The Mobility of Memory: Migrations and Diasporas across European Borders

by Joshua M. Bluteau, Milica Trakilovic (Editor), Gabriele Proglio (Editor)

Overview

What does men’s fashion say about contemporary masculinity? How do these notions operate in an increasingly digitized world? To answer these questions, author Joshua M. Bluteau combines theoretical analysis with vibrant narrative, exploring men’s fashion in the online world of social media as well as the offline worlds of retail, production, and the catwalk. Is it time to reassess notions of masculinity? How do we construct ourselves in the online world, and what are the dangers of doing so? From the ateliers of London to the digital landscape of Instagram, Dressing Up re-examines the ways men dress, and the ways men post.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781805393245
Publisher:	Berghahn Books
Publication date:	05/03/2024
Series:	Worlds of Memory , #5
Pages:	184
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.39(d)

About the Author

Joshua M. Bluteau is Assistant Professor at Coventry University. He formerly held the post of Lecturer at the University of Manchester. His research interests include the anthropology of digital worlds, gender and masculinity, clothing and fashion, and the nature of the individual.

Table of Contents

List of Illustrations
Acknowledgments

Preamble: The Mobility of Memory in the Context of Intersubjectivity
Luisa Passerini

Introduction: Europe and Beyond
Milica Trakilović and Gabriele Proglio

Part I: Mobility Framed by Language: Constraints and Possibilities

Chapter 1. Between “Fleeing” and “Taking Flight”: Negotiating the Refugee Label
Milica Trakilović

Chapter 2. “Languages of Mobility/Mobility of Languages”: Between Words and Imagery
Giada Giustetto

Part II: Transcultural Subjectivities in Educational Settings

Chapter 3. Represented Bodies, Broken Bodies: Visions of Transnational Subjectivities and Memories among Italian Students
Graziella Bonansea

Chapter 4. Transcultural Itineraries and New Literacies: How Memories Could Reshape School Systems
Emmanuelle Le Pichon-Vorstman, Sergio Baauw, Debbie Cole, Suzanne Dekker, and Marie Steffens

Part III: Diasporic Memories and Archival Trajectories

Chapter 5. Conceptualizing Diasporic Memory: Temporalities and the Geography of Emotions in Eritreans’ Oral Tales
Gabriele Proglio

Chapter 6. Eva Nera Reloaded: An Archive in the Making
Liliana Ellena

Part IV: Visualizing Memory and Resistance

Chapter 7. Counter-Images of Migration: (Visual) Memories of Refugee Migration That Resist an Anti-Immigrant Discourse
Iris van Huis

Chapter 8. Visualizing Violence: Political Imaginations from the Syrian Diaspora in the Netherlands
Sara Verderi

Epilogue: Bodies Crossing Borders
Rosemarie Buikema

Index

Editorial Reviews

“Though slender, this book is a big-and-tall addition to the important and ever-growing discipline of men’s studies, contributing considerably to understandings of the intersection of culture, fashion, and masculinity…Highly Recommended.” • Choice

“Bluteau’s writing is clear, descriptive, and accessible, making complex theoretical discussions feel more relevant and tangible…His inclusion of Instagram screenshots—alongside his decision to keep his Instagram account active—invites readers to explore the content for themselves, adding an extra layer of transparency and authenticity to his analysis. From the outset, Bluteau confidently asserts that the book will change how we perceive men in suits—a claim he fully delivers on. Highly recommended.” • Anthropology Book Forum

“The anthropological approach to tailoring and men’s fashion, style, and identity is one that has been underexplored in a western context. As such, this volume offers a valuable contribution.” • Shaun Cole, University of Southampton

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