Masculinities at School
Masculinities at School by Nancy Lesko, published by SAGE in 2000, is a comprehensive exploration of the role of masculinities within educational settings. Spanning 360 pages, this volume addresses the notable absence of masculinity studies in educational research, presenting critical scholarship on how masculinities are formed in schools. Lesko examines the relationships between various definitions of masculinity and femininity, as well as the connections between masculinity and school practices across different educational levels, from preschool to graduate school.
Readers will find a collection of contributions from leading scholars that delve into the construction of masculinities among teachers, students, and administrators. The book situates these discussions within broader social, economic, and ideological contexts, making it relevant for those interested in education, sociology, and gender studies. By focusing on diverse school environments, including computer labs and sports fields, this edition provides a nuanced understanding of how masculinities influence and are influenced by educational experiences.
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Despite the trend toward gender studies in the social sciences, studies of masculinity have been largely absent from educational research. This volume presents a collection of the current critical scholarship on the creation of masculinities in schools, relations among competing definitions of masculinity and femininity, and linkages between masculinity and school practices. With contributions from the leading scholars in the field, Nancy Lesko studies masculinities in North American, Australian, and British schools. This book covers all levels of schooling, from preschool to graduate school, and school settings from computer labs to football fields. This fascinating addition to Sage′s Research in Men and Masculinities Series provides a thoughtful examination of how masculinities are constructed among teachers, students, and administrators, locating these analyses within broader social, economic, and ideological contexts. Masculinities at School is a must read for scholars of education, sociology, men′s studies and gender studies.
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