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This important book offers an accessible overview and timely examination of the unique challenges faced by men and boys in contemporary society.
List of contents
Section 1: Introduction 1. Introduction 2. Masculinity and Gender Roles Section 2: Men, Mental Health, and the Media 3. Male Mental Health 4. Suicide 5. Media, Pop Culture, and Male Identity 6. Screen Time and Gaming Addiction Section 3: The Body and Sexual Behaviour 7. Body Image 8. Gym and Steroid Addiction 9. Circumcision 10. Sexual Behaviour and Consent 11. Pornography Section 4: Education and Work 12. Education 13. Higher Education 14. Work 15. Work-Life Balance Section 5: Relationships and Fatherhood 16. Friendship and Romance 17. Fatherhood 18. Family Breakdown, Separation, and Divorce Section 6: Vulnerable Men 19. Violence 20. Homelessness 21. The Army, Prison, the Police, and the Care System 22. Substance Use and Misuse Section 7: Intersectionality and Intervention 23. Gender and Ethnicity, Religion, Culture, Class, and Sexuality 24. Effective Interventions and Strategies 25. Conclusion
About the author
Benjamin A. Hine is Professor of Applied Psychology at the University of West London, UK. He is co-founder of the Men and Boys Coalition, a network that aims to raise awareness of the issues facing men and boys in the UK. He is also currently Chair of the Male Psychology Section of the British Psychological Society and is a researcher, speaker, and activist across a number of topics affecting men and boys, including reading attainment, experiences of family separation, and domestic violence. Find out more here: https://drbenhine.co.uk/
Summary
This important book offers an accessible overview and timely examination of the unique challenges faced by men and boys in contemporary society.
