Messages Men Hear: Constructing Masculinities

by Ian M. Harris

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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 show more male messages, or gender norms - such as ""be like your father"", ""faithful husband"", ""superman"", and show less

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Ian M. Harris is a professor of education policy and community studies at the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee.

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Messages Men Hear: Constructing Masculinities

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Nonfiction, Sexuality and Gender Studies
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155.3Philosophy & psychologyPsychologyDifferential and developmental psychologySexuality and Gender
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HQ1090.3 .H385Social sciencesThe family. Marriage, Women and SexualityThe Family. Marriage. WomenMen
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