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Manhood in the Making : Cultural Concepts of Masculinity
What does it mean to "be a man" in different cultures around the world?Anthropologist David D. Gilmore explores this question in "a provocative, rewarding cross-cultural survey." (Publishers Weekly) In the first cross-cultural study of manhood as an achieved status, anthropologist David D.Gilmore finds that a culturally sanctioned stress on manliness—on toughness and aggressiveness, stoicism and sexuality—is almost universal, deeply ingrained in the consciousness of hunters and fishermen, workers and warriors, poets and peasants who have little else in common.
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The Rational Male - Positive Masculinity : Positive Masculinity
Building once more on the core works of The Rational Male(R) by Rollo Tomassi, Positive Masculinity is a supplemental reading in a series designed to give men, not a prescription, but actionable information to build better lives for themselves based on realistic and objective intersexual dynamics between men and women.Rational and pragmatic, the book outlines four key themes: Red Pill Parenting,The Feminine Nature,Social Imperatives ,Positive Masculinity,Free of the pop-psychology pablum about parenting today, Red Pill Parenting is primarily aimed at the fathers (and fathers-to-be) who wanted more in depth information about raising their sons and daughters in a Red Pill aware context. While not an instruction manual, it will give men some insight into how to develop a parenting style based on Red Pill principles as well as what they can expect their kids to encounter from a feminine-primary social order determined to 'educate' them.The Feminine Nature is a collection of essays, revised and curated, that specifically address the most predictable aspects of the female psyche. It outlines and explores both the evolutionary and socialized reasons for women's most common behaviors and their motives, and how men can build this awareness into a more efficient way of interacting with them.Social Imperatives details how the female psyche extrapolates into western (and westernizing) cultural narratives, social dictates and legal and political legislation. This is the Feminine Imperative writ large and this section explores how feminism, women's sexual strategy and primary life goals have molded our society into what we take for granted today. Also detailed is the 'women's empowerment' narrative, and the rise of a blank-slate egalitarian equalism masking as a form of female supremacism that has fundamentally altered western cultures. The last section, Positive Masculinity, is comprised of essays, reformed and expanded upon, that will give men a better idea of how to define masculinity for themselves from a conventional and rational perspective. In an era when popular culture seeks to dismiss, ridicule, shame and obscure masculinity, this section and this book is intended to raise men's awareness of how fluid redefinitions of masculinity have been deliberately used to disempower and feminize men by a feminine-primary social order. This book is the third in of series complements to The Rational Male(R), the 20-year core writing of author/blogger Rollo Tomassi from therationalmale.com. Rollo Tomassi is one of the most prominent voices in the globally growing, male-focused online consortium known as the "Manosphere" as well as the 'Godfather' of intersexual Red Pill awareness.
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Female Masculinity
In this quintessential work of queer theory, Jack Halberstam takes aim at the protected status of male masculinity and shows that female masculinity has offered a distinct alternative to it for well over two centuries.Demonstrating how female masculinity is not some bad imitation of virility, but a lively and dramatic staging of hybrid and minority genders, Halberstam catalogs the diversity of gender expressions among masculine women from nineteenth-century pre-lesbian practices to contemporary drag king performances. Through detailed textual readings as well as empirical research, Halberstam uncovers a hidden history of female masculinities while arguing for a more nuanced understanding of gender categories that would incorporate rather than pathologize them.He rereads Anne Lister's diaries and Radclyffe Hall's The Well of Loneliness as foundational assertions of female masculine identity; considers the enigma of the stone butch and the politics surrounding butch/femme roles within lesbian communities; and explores issues of transsexuality among “transgender dykes”—lesbians who pass as men—and female-to-male transsexuals who may find the label of “lesbian” a temporary refuge.Halberstam also tackles such topics as women and boxing, butches in Hollywood and independent cinema, and the phenomenon of male impersonators. Featuring a new preface by the author, this twentieth anniversary edition of Female Masculinity remains as insightful, timely, and necessary as ever.
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Masculinity in Transition
Locating the roots of toxic masculinity and finding its displacement in unruly culture Masculinity in Transition analyzes shifting relationships to masculinity in canonical works of twentieth-century literature and film, as well as in twenty-first-century media, performance, and transgender poetics.Focusing on “toxic masculinity,” which has assumed new valence since 2016, K.Allison Hammer traces its roots to a complex set of ideologies embedded in the histories of settler colonialism, racial capitalism, and political fraternity, and finds that while toxic strains of masculinity are mainly associated with straight, white men, trans and queer masculinities can be implicated in these systems of power. Hammer argues, however, that these malignant forms of masculinity are not fixed and can be displaced by “unruly alliances”—texts and relationships that reject the nationalisms and gender politics of white male hegemony and perform an urgently needed reimagining of what it means to be masculine.Locating these unruly alliances in the writings, performances, and films of butch lesbians, gay men, cisgender femmes, and trans and nonbinary individuals, Masculinity in Transition works through an archive of works of performance art, trans poetics, Western films and streaming media, global creative responses to HIV/AIDS, and working-class and “white trash” fictions about labor and unionization. Masculinity in Transition moves the study of masculinity away from an overriding preoccupation with cisnormativity, whiteness, and heteronormativity, and toward a wider and more generative range of embodiments, identifications, and ideologies.Hammer’s bold rethinking of masculinity and its potentially toxic effects lays bare the underlying fragility of normative masculinity. Retail e-book files for this title are screen-reader friendly with images accompanied by short alt text and/or extended descriptions.
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Is traditional masculinity harmful?
Traditional masculinity can be harmful as it often promotes rigid gender roles that can limit men's emotional expression and lead to toxic behaviors such as aggression and dominance. This can have negative impacts on men's mental health and relationships. Encouraging men to conform to traditional masculine norms can also perpetuate harmful stereotypes and contribute to gender inequality. However, it is important to recognize that masculinity itself is not inherently harmful, but rather the societal expectations and pressures associated with traditional masculinity can be damaging.
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Why is traditional masculinity depicted as toxic?
Traditional masculinity is often depicted as toxic because it promotes harmful behaviors and attitudes such as aggression, dominance, emotional suppression, and the devaluation of traits traditionally associated with femininity. These traits can lead to negative consequences for both men and those around them, including increased rates of violence, substance abuse, and mental health issues. By highlighting the toxic aspects of traditional masculinity, there is an opportunity to challenge and redefine societal expectations of what it means to be a man, promoting healthier and more positive expressions of masculinity.
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Do you consider traditional masculinity to be toxic?
Traditional masculinity can be toxic when it promotes harmful behaviors and attitudes such as aggression, emotional suppression, and the devaluation of traits traditionally associated with femininity. However, it is important to recognize that not all aspects of traditional masculinity are inherently toxic, and that there is a need to redefine and expand our understanding of masculinity to be more inclusive and healthy. It is crucial to challenge and dismantle toxic aspects of traditional masculinity while also acknowledging and celebrating positive aspects of masculinity that promote respect, empathy, and emotional expression.
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Is traditional masculinity an option or priority for men?
Traditional masculinity is often seen as an option for men, but it is not always a priority. Many men may feel pressured to conform to traditional masculine norms, such as being strong, stoic, and dominant. However, there is a growing movement towards redefining masculinity to be more inclusive and allowing men to express a wider range of emotions and behaviors. Ultimately, the choice to adhere to traditional masculinity or not is a personal one that varies from individual to individual.
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Masculinity in American Politics
How elements of masculinity manifest themselves in all aspects of American political lifeWhile hardly a new phenomenon, masculinity—which includes elements of toughness, independence, and leadership, among others—roared onto the national political stage in America with the 2016 candidacy, election, and presidency of Donald Trump.Research into masculinity dates back over a century, but little attention has been paid to the specific role of masculinity in politics beyond the conventional wisdom that it, rather than femininity, is the dominant force.This lack of research has led to a lack of knowledge on how exactly, and how much, masculinity shapes political structures, attitudes and behaviors, from children’s socialization to our masculine political world, to how a new generation views this traditional dominance. In Masculinity in American Politics, Monika L. McDermott and Dan Cassino bring together a prestigious group of interdisciplinary scholars to explore these questions and their implications for different aspects of political life.Topics include the challenge of defining and measuring masculinity, how perceptions of gender and masculinity can shape campaign messaging strategies and public opinion, and other discussions of political identity, including age, race, and ethnicity. With contributions from Melissa Deckman, Jill S. Greenlee, Amanda Bittner, and other high-profile scholars, this comprehensive volume provides insight into masculinity and its high-stakes political manifestations, particularly as Gen Z fights to redefine the contours of their own gender and sexuality.Drawing upon insights from politics, sociology, psychology, and the broader social sciences, Masculinity in American Politics pushes the field to look “beyond the binary” and illuminate this brave, new world of political conflict and possibility.
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VIRGINIA WOOLF AND MASCULINITY
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Jane Austen and Masculinity
Jane Austen and Masculinity is an eclectic collection of contemporary scholarship addressing the representation of men and masculinity in the fiction and popular adaptations of Austen.This anthology includes work by a variety of esteemed and emergent Austen scholars from around the world who engage in a dialogue on critical questions surrounding her fictional treatment of men and masculinity, such as historical (post-French Revolutionary) changes in social expectations for men and women, brothers and fathers, male lovers, soldiers and the military, queer and alternative sexualities, violence, and male devotees of Austen. The collection addresses Austen’s fiction, including her juvenilia, as well as the ongoing popular appeal of her work and the enduring Austen vogue.The work in this anthology builds on established critical discourses in Austen scholarship as well as important conversations in Masculinity Studies.
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Masculinity : Bodies, Movies, Culture
Lehman brings together new work on masculinity in film by established film scholars, new academics, performance artists, and cultural critics. The essays analyze trends from the role of gay men in saving heterosexuality to the emergence of new queer cinema.
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How is intersectional masculinity research related to hegemonic masculinity?
Intersectional masculinity research is related to hegemonic masculinity in that it seeks to understand how different social identities, such as race, class, and sexuality, intersect with masculinity to shape men's experiences and expressions of gender. While hegemonic masculinity focuses on the dominant and idealized form of masculinity within a given society, intersectional masculinity research recognizes that men's experiences of masculinity are shaped by a variety of intersecting factors. By examining how different forms of masculinity intersect with other social identities, intersectional masculinity research challenges the notion of a singular, monolithic form of masculinity and highlights the diversity and complexity of men's experiences.
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What is masculinity?
Masculinity is a set of qualities, behaviors, and attributes traditionally associated with men and boys. These can include traits such as strength, assertiveness, independence, and competitiveness. However, it is important to recognize that masculinity is not a fixed or universal concept, and can vary across cultures and individuals. It is also important to challenge harmful stereotypes and expectations that can limit the full expression of masculinity.
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Is there toxic masculinity?
Yes, toxic masculinity refers to harmful behaviors and attitudes associated with traditional masculinity norms that can be harmful to both men and society as a whole. This can include traits such as aggression, dominance, and the suppression of emotions. It can contribute to issues such as violence, sexism, and mental health struggles. It is important to challenge and address toxic masculinity in order to promote healthier and more positive expressions of masculinity.
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What demonstrates more masculinity?
Masculinity is not defined by specific actions or behaviors, as it is a complex and multifaceted concept that can vary greatly among individuals. However, traditionally masculine traits such as physical strength, assertiveness, and emotional stoicism have often been associated with masculinity. It is important to remember that masculinity is not limited to these traits and can be expressed in a variety of ways that are unique to each person. Ultimately, true masculinity is about being authentic to oneself and embracing a healthy balance of traits that align with one's values and beliefs.
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