Movies & Masculinity: How Films Shape Our Understanding of Gender Norms

By Jonathan Hetterly

The goal of this book is to explore how gender is portrayed in films and the impact that has on us on a personal level and on a larger societal level. Psych Cinema is a YouTube video series where Jonathan Hetterly analyzes the psychology and mental health aspects of the films we watch and love. This book would be a collection of essays examining the evolution of masculinity as represented in our society and recent films. In the age of #MeToo, #TimesUp, mass shooters, and a rise in nationalism, there is a national conversation happening around masculine identity. The book would be a mixture of 'subcategories' or 'sections' that profile either cinematic tropes or psychological concepts that then would be broken down in film analysis and psychoeducation. The book would also include profiles. These profiles could be integrated into the chapters or exist as stand-alone sidebars. These profiles would include symptom and diagnostic checklists for specific disorders like post-traumatic stress disorder, narcissistic personality disorder, and other psychology-related conditions and diagnoses. Profiles could also provide a deeper look into an actor or director, examining common psychological themes they've tackled over the course of their robust filmography. Finally, profiles could spotlight actors and directors who have made recent headlines on this topic, for better or for worse. Psychology, mental health, and modern masculinity are all trending topics in our society. A book that attempts to integrate these topics while examining them through cinema seems like a perfect marriage. This book is designed to informative, provocative, and entertaining.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1642503606
• ISBN13: 9781642503609
• Release Date: April 2021
• Publisher: Mango
• Length: 224 Pages