Masculinities Violence and Culture

<p>This book explores the relationship between masculinity and violence within the context of cultural change and escalating violence. </p><p>This unique analysis links the growing sociological and psychological literature on masculinity with contemporary criminological research. The author focuses on: </p><p>- A critical examination of the major biological psychological sociological and anthropological models of masculinity and violence</p><p>- Formulating an integrated theoretical approach to the relationship between violence and masculinity </p><p>- Violence as a gendered activity </p><p>- Representations of violence and masculinity in popular culture including cartoons fiction television and film. </p><p>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.</p>