Representing Men (Arnold Publication): Maleness and Masculinity in the Media

Representing Men (Arnold Publication): Maleness and Masculinity in the Media

by KennethMackinnon (Author)

Synopsis

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'.

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Format: Illustrated
Pages: 144
Edition: Illustrated
Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
Published: 27 Jun 2003

ISBN 10: 0340808330
ISBN 13: 9780340808337
Book Overview: 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'.

Author Bio
Kenneth MacKinnon is Emeritus Professor of Film Studies at London Metropolitan University.