Masculinities in the Making - From the Local to the Global

Informationen zum Autor By James W. Messerschmidt Klappentext In this book, James W. Messerschmidt explores how masculinity is created through life histories on very different subjects-genderqueers, boys who have been bullied at school, and presidents-that illustrate theory in action. Taken together, Masculinities in the Making is compelling insight into masculinity today. Zusammenfassung In this book, James W. Messerschmidt explores how masculinity is created through life histories on very different subjects—genderqueers, boys who have been bullied at school, and presidents—that illustrate theory in action. Taken together, Masculinities in the Making is compelling insight into masculinity today. Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface1.Hegemony and Beyond2.Masculinities as Structured Action3.Wimps: Sam and Jerry4.Genderqueers: Jessie and Morgan5.Presidents: Bush and ObamaConclusionsReferencesIndex

Product details

• Authors: James W Messerschmidt, James W. Messerschmidt, Messerschmidt James W.
• Publisher: Rowman and Littlefield
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 06.08.2015
• EAN: 9781442232921
• ISBN: 978-1-4422-3292-1
• No. of pages: 214
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Sociological theories; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Men's Studies, Gay Studies (Gay Men), SOCIAL SCIENCE / LGBTQ+ Studies / General, Gender studies: men and boys, Gender Studies: Men, LGBTQ+ Studies / topics