Men and Masculinity: The Basics

<p><i>Men and Masculinity: The Basics</i> is an accessible introduction to the academic study of masculinity which outlines the key ideas and most pressing issues concerning the field today. Providing readers with a framework for understanding these issues, it explores the ways that masculinity has been understood in the Social Sciences and Humanities to date. Addressing theories which view masculinity as being in a permanent state of flux and crisis, it explores such problem areas as:</p><ul> <li>the male body </li> <li>men and work </li> <li>men and fatherhood </li> <li>male sexuality </li> <li>male violence. </li> </ul><p>With a glossary of key terms, case studies reflecting the most important studies in the field of masculinity research and suggestions for further study, <i>Men and Masculinity: The Basics </i>is an essential read for anyone approaching the study of masculinity for the first time.</p> <p>Acknowledgements </p><p><strong>Part 1</strong></p><p>1. Man-watching</p><p>2. Coming to terms with men and masculinity</p><p><strong>Part 2</strong></p><p>3. The male body</p><p>4. Men and work</p><p>5. Men and fatherhood</p><p>6. Male sexuality</p><p>7. Male violence</p><p>Glossary</p><p>References </p>