Manhood in the making: cultural concepts of masculinity
Auteur :
Gilmore, David D.
Éditeur :
Yale University Press
ISBN :
9780300050769
Date de publication :
24 juil. 1991
Dimensions :
21,0 x 14,0 cm
Poids :
277 g
Format :
Trade paperback (US)
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
In this cross-cultural study of manhood as an achieved status, the author finds that a culturally sanctioned stress on manliness - on toughness and aggressiveness, stoicism and sexuality - is almost universal, and deeply ingrained in the consciousness of men who otherwise have little in common.