Messages Men Hear Constructing Masculinities
Messages Men Hear Constructing Masculinities by Ian M. Harris, published by Taylor & Francis in 1995, offers an in-depth exploration of how men develop their gender identities and the impact of these identities on their behavior. This edition spans 214 pages and is presented in English. The book is grounded in over a decade of research and delves into the complexities of masculinity, examining the cultural messages that shape male behavior in Western societies.
Readers will find a comprehensive theory of masculinity that investigates 24 male messages or gender norms, such as “be like your father” and “faithful husband.” The text draws on a diverse sample of over 500 men from various backgrounds, providing insights into how these messages are learned and internalized. Harris discusses the evolving influence of these norms throughout a man’s life, contributing to the fields of psychology, sociology, and gender studies. This accessible text serves as a framework for understanding the construction of male gender identity.
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Why do men behave the way they do? The “science” of gender studies is less than 25 years old and it is only recently that scholars and popular authors interested in gender have started to examine the issues associated with masculinity.; This text is based on over 10 years research, and constructs a comprehensive theory of masculinity by exploring in great detail how men form their gender identities and how those identities influence their behaviour. The book examines the influence of 24 male messages, or gender norms – such as “be like your father”, “faithful husband”, “superman”, and “nurturer” – that represent cultural expectations for masculinity in western societies. Drawing on a diverse sample of over 500 men from different classes, backgrounds, races and ethnic groups, the author describes how men learn these messages, how individual men respond to them, and how their influence changes over the course of a man’s life.; This accessible text presents a general framework for masculinity and breaks new ground in understanding the construction of male gender identity.
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