Masculinities, Violence and Culture

This book explores the relationship between masculinity and violence within the context of cultural change and escalating violence.
This unique analysis links the growing sociological and psychological literature on masculinity with contemporary criminological research. The author focuses on:
- A critical examination of the major biological, psychological, sociological, and anthropological models of masculinity and violence
- Formulating an integrated theoretical approach to the relationship between violence and masculinity
- Violence as a gendered activity
- Representations of violence and masculinity in popular culture including cartoons, fiction, television and film.
Masculine identity is not viewed as rigid, but as flexible and changeable. This position enables the author to take a completely fresh look at relations between power, privilege, and gender.

List of contents

Engendering Violence
Starting Points
Bodily Harm
Violence and the Cultural Imaginary
Of Excess, Lack and Displacement
Reel Violence
Gender Theatrics
Marking the Difference
Boys on Film
Masculinities and the Cinema
Traumatic Crossings

Summary

Explores the relationship between masculinity and violence within the context of cultural change and escalating violence.

Product details

• Authors: Suzanne E. Hatty, Hatty Suzanne E.
• Publisher: O'Reilly
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 27.06.2000
• EAN: 9780761905004
• ISBN: 978-0-7619-0500-4
• No. of pages: 232
• Weight: 480 g
• Series: Sage Series on Violence Agains; Sage Series on Violence Against Women; Sage Series on Violence Agains; SAGE Series on Violence against Women; Sage Violence Against Women
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > Psychology, esoterics, spirituality, anthroposophy > Applied psychology; Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Sociological theories; Cultural Studies, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Gender Studies, PSYCHOLOGY / General, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Criminology, Psychology, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Anthropology / Cultural & Social, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Violence in Society, Gender studies, gender groups, Violence in society, Crime and criminology, Crime & criminology, Violence and abuse in society, Women & Crime;Men′s Studies;Violence & Health Issues