Textbook
An Introduction to MasculinitiesISBN: 978-1-4051-8178-5
Paperback
432 pages
March 2009, ©2009, Wiley-Blackwell
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- Provides historical and contemporary theory and research in masculinities
- Introduces the reader to various feminist perspectives that help inform the study of masculinities
- Stresses diversity of men and masculinity through examples from diverse ethnic, racial, sexual orientation, gender-identity/expression perspectives
- Covers problems that men face today and explores current research findings about proposed solutions to those problems
- Integrates international research and examples throughout
- Who's Who in Masculinities Research sections summarize information about some of the current researchers whose ideas helped shape each chapter
- Making Connections includes research and examples that illustrate howpsychosocial and cultural issues may impact masculinities
- End-of-chapter review questions and Questions to Ponder help students better understand the main chapter ideas