Men and power /
In the field of men's studies, where both men and women examine how gender organizes action and thought, the role of power may never be settled. How are men raised to relate to power and what are the consequences? Is power assumed by virtue of genetics and biology, is it culturally conferred, o...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Amherst, N.Y. :
Prometheus Books,
1999
Amherst, NY : 1999 Amherst, N.Y. : 1999 |
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| Summary: | In the field of men's studies, where both men and women examine how gender organizes action and thought, the role of power may never be settled. How are men raised to relate to power and what are the consequences? Is power assumed by virtue of genetics and biology, is it culturally conferred, or is it merely an illusion? Does the belief that men are powerful serve a political agenda? By keeping control of the power, have men failed at the leadership demanded of those who possess power? What is healthy power for men? How do women interpret power? How does the male perception of power lead to violent tendencies in some men? These questions and many more are examined in Men and Power by leading male experts in the field of gender identity. The purpose of this inquiry is to move beyond the glib resignation that power corrupts, to more precisely identify what men can do to transform their quest for power into a healthy benefit to the individual, to relationships, and to society. Compelling topics such as sexuality, intimacy, equity, male identity, pornography, and many others are explored in detail |
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| Physical Description: | 250 p. ; 24 cm 250 pages ; 24 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical (p. 233-245) references Includes bibliographical references (p. 233-245) Includes bibliographical references (pages 233-245) Includes bibliographical references |
| ISBN: | 1573927694 (cloth : alk. paper) 1573927694 |