Shame! And Masculinity - Ernst van Alphen
Since the #MeToo movement, the masculine exercise of power has been closely scrutinised. The focus on “toxic” masculinity impacts our perception of male sexuality, morewhich substantially influences the self-image and self-esteem of men. Men are being shamed by others, and they also feel ashamed. This book explores both positions, examining the representation of male sexuality, nudity, fatherhood, violence, rape, fascism and virility, and men and war from male as well as female perspectives. It presents artworks that deal with the intricacies and contradictions of these sociocultural constructs and realities, and combines scholarly essays with short stories and personal testimonies.
Shame! And Masculinity - Ernst van Alphen
Since the #MeToo movement, the masculine exercise of power has been closely scrutinised. The focus on “toxic” masculinity impacts our perception of male sexuality, morewhich substantially influences the self-image and self-esteem of men. Men are being shamed by others, and they also feel ashamed. This book explores both positions, examining the representation of male sexuality, nudity, fatherhood, violence, rape, fascism and virility, and men and war from male as well as female perspectives. It presents artworks that deal with the intricacies and contradictions of these sociocultural constructs and realities, and combines scholarly essays with short stories and personal testimonies.
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Since the #MeToo movement, the masculine exercise of power has been closely scrutinised. The focus on “toxic” masculinity impacts our perception of male sexuality, morewhich substantially influences the self-image and self-esteem of men. Men are being shamed by others, and they also feel ashamed. This book explores both positions, examining the representation of male sexuality, nudity, fatherhood, violence, rape, fascism and virility, and men and war from male as well as female perspectives. It presents artworks that deal with the intricacies and contradictions of these sociocultural constructs and realities, and combines scholarly essays with short stories and personal testimonies.
