Masculinities

When it was first published over a decade ago, R.W. Connell's
ground-breaking text on the nature and construction of masculine
identity rapidly became a classic. In Masculinities Connell
argues that there is not one masculinity, but many different
masculinities, each associated with different positions of power. In a
world gender order that continues to privilege men over women, but also
raises difficult issues for men and boys, her account is more relevant
than ever before.
In this new edition, Connell discusses the
development of masculinity studies in the ten years since the book's
initial publication. She explores global gender relations, new theories,
and practical uses of masculinity research. She also addresses the
politics of masculinities, and the implications of masculinity research
for understanding current world issues. Against the backdrop of an
increasingly divided world, dominated by neo-conservative politics,
Connell's account highlights a series of compelling questions about the
future of human society.
Masculinities has been
translated into many languages and in 2004 it was voted one of the ten
most influential books in Australian sociology. This second edition will
be essential reading for students taking courses in gender studies, and
a valuable reference for readers across the humanities and social
sciences.
(ebook edition)