Politics of Masculinities: Men in Movements

by Michael A. Messner

Book Overview

Michael A. Messner provides a sociological framework to understand the responses of men to the changes, challenges, and crises in the social organization of gender. By examining not only what certain groups of men say about gender, but what they do, Messner helps to illuminate the various social movements engaged with the politics of masculinity. This book is an ideal introduction to the discussion of gender roles and masculinity.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0803955774
• ISBN13: 9780803955776
• Release Date: September 1997
• Publisher: Sage Publications, Inc
• Length: 164 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.9" x 8.9"

Customer Reviews

If you ever buy any men's studies text, this should be it!

Messner basically develops a sociological chart for analyzing writings and activism from men's groups. He reviews the literature in this field over the past three decades. This book will help you to understand much about antisexist men, the Million Man March, gay male pornography, and many other topics. This is definitely one of my favorite men's studies text.