Representing men : maleness and masculinity in the media
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Representing men : maleness and masculinity in the media
Arnold, 2003
- : pbk
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Bibliography: p. 117-124
Includes index
Description and Table of Contents
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ISBN 9780340808320
Description
Taking its cue from the greater visibility of men's studies in the 1990's, this book argues that the mass media does not "reflect" masculinity in society so much as "teach" it by creating or reinforcing its images. The ideas of many books and articles of the last two decades are synthesised here to show a range of masculinities, suggesting that several aspects of masculinity are in fact ideals rather than realities. These ideals, embodied in film, television, advertising and sports coverage, create a near-impossible version of masculinity to which males are encouraged to aspire if they want to be "real men." This book aims to alert readers to the processes and purpose of such media representations.
Table of Contents
- Introduction
- Masculinity
- Men's studies and the 'men's movement'
- Representation and spectatorship
- Masculinity in movies
- Masculinity on television
- Masculinity in advertising
- Masculinity in mediated sport
- in conclusion
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: pbk ISBN 9780340808337
Description
In this study, Kenneth MacKinnon suggests that ultimately masculinity is no straightforward actuality. Instead, several aspects of masculinity are ideals rather than social realities. These ideals might be best understood as forming a near-impossible version of masculinity to which males in society are encouraged to aspire if they want to be 'real men'.
Table of Contents
- Introduction
- Masculinity
- Men's studies and the 'men's movement'
- Representation and spectatorship
- Masculinity in movies
- Masculinity on television
- Masculinity in advertising
- Masculinity in mediated sport
- In conclusion
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