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"The Masculinities Reader" provides a clear and comprehensive introduction to the key debates informing the study of masculinity. Structured in an accessible format, the book makes available in a single text some of the most important work on a range of subjects including male power; patriarchy; management and organizations; sexualities; gay friendships; sport; intimacy; identity; hegemonic masculinity; violence; schooling; language; homophobia; Black, Latino and Chicano masculinities; families; media; postmodernism; and subjectivity. The book opens with a substantive introductory chapter that looks at masculinity in crisis, post-feminism, men's power, changing men, nature/nurture debates and concepts of identity. Recognizing the global dimensions of gender change, the book draws on research from many corners of the world. "The Masculinities Reader" is an essential text for students and researchers concerned with exploring men and masculinities. In providing a unique overview of an increasingly important field of sociological enquiry, this book will be an invaluable addition to students and academics in sociology, gender studies, cultural studies, and a range of other disciplines.Contributors include: Arthur Brittan, David Collinson, Bob Connell, Ralph Donald, David Gutterman, Jeff Hearn, Deborah Kerfoot, Scott Kiesling, Michael Kimmel, John MacInnes Richard Majors, Michael Messner, Alfredo Mirande, David Morgan, Peter Nardi and Lynne Segal.

Índice: Acknowledgements.The Sociology of Masculinity: Stephen Whitehead and Frank Barrett .Part I: Defining and Locating Masculinities. Introduction.1. The Social Organisation of Masculinity: Bob Connell.2. Masculinities: Arthur Brittan.3. Postmodernism and the Interrogation of Masculinity: David S. Gutterman.Part II: Power, Oppression and Dominance:Introduction.4. The Organizational Construction of Hegemonic Masculinity: The Case of the U.S. Navy: Frank Barrett.5. The Belly of the Beast: Sex as Male Domination: Lynne Segal.6. Power and the Language of Men: Scott Fabius Kiesling.7. Violence, Rape, and Sexual Coer... Etc.