Description
Exploring Masculinities: Identity, Inequality, Continuity and Change
Summary: “Exploring Masculinities” offers a nuanced examination of the diverse expressions of masculinity in contemporary society. Through an interdisciplinary lens, the book explores the multifaceted nature of masculinity, addressing issues related to identity, inequality, continuity, and change. Drawing on sociological, cultural, and psychological perspectives, the authors analyze how masculinities are constructed, performed, and experienced across different social contexts and historical periods. Topics covered include gender socialization, masculinity in the media, masculinity and power dynamics, and the intersections of masculinity with race, class, and sexuality. By critically engaging with notions of masculinity, the book encourages readers to challenge traditional gender norms and foster more inclusive and equitable understandings of gender identity.
Authors: C.J. Pascoe and Tristan Bridges
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Publication Year: 2019
ISBN-10: 0190465530
ISBN-13: 978-0190465531
