Rediscovering Masculinity: Reason, Language and Sexuality / Edition 1

by Victor J. Seidler

Overview

Men have responded to feminism with feelings of anxiety, guilt and unease. It has taken time for men to consider ways of changing themselves rather than hiding behind feminist rhetoric. Since the mid '70s a structuralist interpretation of feminism has led to new perceptions of power, domination, oppression and sexuality. The author argues that historically masculinity has been identified with reason and femininity with emotion, so men have been trained to speak for others before learning to speak for themselves. Victor Seidler uses some prevalent positions in social theory to expose the main contradictions in received ideas of power, language and sexuality. Topics discussed include: reason, sexuality, change, control, identity, language, strength and intimacy.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780415031998
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	07/06/1989
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	250
Product dimensions:	5.44(w) x 8.50(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

Introduction: Masculinity, Language and Sexuality; Part 1 Reason; Part 2 Sexuality; Part 3 Control; Part 4 Change; Part 5 Identity; Part 6 Language; Part 7 Strength; Part 8 Intimacy; Part 9 Conclusion: Masculinity, Morality and Politics;

Editorial Reviews

‘Seidler gives an honest, often moving account of his own vulnerability alongside the theory.' - City Limits

‘This book is timely important and persuasive ... Seidler brought the warmth of human contact to the cool architecture of an academic text.' - New Statesman and Society

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