In the last thirty years, there has been a tremendous growth in the academic inquiry to understand men in their experiences as men. This text introduces students to the research, theories, and basic issues in the field of Men and Masculinities. Written in an accessible style, An Introduction to Masculinities provides personal anecdotes and contemporary examples to make the theoretical concepts relevant to students lives. The author gives the reader a context and structure by which they can critically understand and evaluate information about men and masculinities. INDICE: Preface. Acknowledgments. 1 Overview. 2 Social Context and Masculinities. 3 Diffi culties of Defi nitions and Masculinity as a Social Construct.4 Psychological and Interactive Models of Masculinity. 5 Origins and Locations of Masculinities: Social Models. 6 Origins and Locations of Masculinities: Psychological Models. 7 Origins and Locations of Masculinities: Interactive andSocial Constructionist Models. 8 Men in Crisis. 9 The Crisis in Masculinity: Essentialist Perspective. 10 The Crisis in Masculinity: Psychosocial Perspective. 11 The Crisis in Masculinity: Social Constructionist Perspective. 12 Putting it All Together: Next Steps for Masculinities. Masculinities Terms. References. Author Index. Subject Index.
- ISBN: 978-1-4051-8178-5
- Editorial: Wiley-Blackwell
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 432
- Fecha Publicación: 20/02/2009
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés