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Challenging Hegemonic Masculinity
Contributor(s): Howson, Richard (Author)
ISBN: 0415352312     ISBN-13: 9780415352314
Publisher: Routledge
OUR PRICE:   $161.50  
Product Type: Hardcover
Published: September 2005
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Annotation: The past twenty years have seen a growing interest in the issues surrounding men and masculinity. This has been driven primarily by the second-wave feminist critique of the legitimacy or hegemony of masculine practice and culture. The hegemony of men in social spheres such as the family, law, and workplace can no longer be taken for granted. This book contributes to contemporary understandings of men and masculinity by presenting a detailed examination of hegemonic masculinity.
Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Social Science | Men's Studies
- Social Science | Sociology - General
Dewey: 305.31
LCCN: 2005005629
Series: Routledge Advances in Sociology
Physical Information: 0.64" H x 6.46" W x 9.44" (0.95 lbs) 200 pages
Themes:
- Sex & Gender - Masculine
 
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In the past twenty years there has been a growing interest in the issues surrounding men and masculinity. Driven primarily by the second-wave feminist critique of the legitimacy or hegemony of masculine practice and culture, the hegemony of men in social spheres such as the family, law, and the workplace can no longer be taken for granted.

Beginning with the work of Antonio Gramsci and a focus on developing the full complexity of his theory of hegemony, Howson's fascinating new book then moves on through theory, applications and analysis of various topical issues, discussing and extending the work of R.W. Connell, and drawing out new possibilities for social justice in gender. Over the course of several informative chapters, the book considers:

* a tripartite model of hegemony
* hegemony in the theory of practice
* application of hegemony to gender
* the study of masculinity and family law
* radical pluralism
* radical organic protest in gender.

Presenting a detailed examination of hegemonic masculinity and its interpretations, this significant new book provides an important contribution to contemporary understandings of men and masculinity.