Is masculinity toxic? : a primer for the 21st century / Andrew Smiler ; general editor: Matthew Taylor.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Smiler, Andrew M., author.

Contributor:

Taylor, Matthew (Social historian), editor.

Series:

Big idea (Thames and Hudson)

Big idea

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Masculinity.

Physical Description:

143 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm.

Place of Publication:

London ; New York, New York : Thames and Hudson, 2019.

Summary:

In the wake of the #MeToo movement and the upsurge in feminist and men's rights activism, traditional masculinity has become a topic of impassioned debate. But what exactly do we mean by 'masculinity' and in what ways can it be said to be harmful? This incisive volume evaluates modern masculinity's capacity for good against its potential for destruction. It reviews evolving definitions of masculinity since the age of chivalry and examines our current expectations about men's behaviours, roles and responsibilities.

Contents:

Introduction

Evolving understandings of masculinity

Masculine power to harm

Men and interpersonal relationships

The changing face of masculinity today

Conclusion.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 136-137) and index.

ISBN:

9780500295021

0500295026

OCLC:

1108743844