Contemporary Perspectives on Masculinity

by Clatterbaugh, Kenneth

• ISBN13: 9780813327006
• ISBN10: 0813327008
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 1997-03-01
• Publisher: Westview Pr

Summary

What is social reality for men in modern society? What maintains or explains this social reality? What condition might we imagine that would be better for men? How might we achieve this better condition? These are the questions Kenneth Clatterbaugh brings to seven different visions of men in modern society considered in this newly updated edition. In clear and insightful language, Clatterbaugh surveys not just conservative, liberal, and radical views of masculinity, but also the alternatives offered by the men's rights movement, spiritual growth advocates, and black and gay rights activists. Each of these is explored both as a theoretical perspective and as a social movement, and each offers distinctive responses to the questions posed.The first edition of this book was the first to survey the range of responses to feminism that men have made as well as the first to put political theory at the center of men's awareness of their own masculinity. This new edition adds chapters on recent highly-publicized movements such at the Promise Keepers, Million Man March, and the evolution of gay men's rights. Clatterbaugh treats all views with fairness and timeliness as he develops and defends a vision of men and masculinity consistent with feminist ideals and a just society.

Author Biography

Kenneth Clatterbaugh is professor of philosophy and adjunct professor in women studies at the University of Washington.

Table of Contents

Preface to the Second Edition	p. vii
Acknowledgments	p. ix
Introduction to the Men's Movement	p. 1
the Conservative Legacy	p. 17
Feminist Allies: Profeminist Men	p. 41
Counterattack: the Men's Rights Movement	p. 69
the Mythopoetic Movement: Men in Search of Spiritual Growth	p. 95
a Matter of Class: Socialist Men	p. 117
Gay Men: the Challenge of Homophobia	p. 137
African American Men: the Challenge of Racism	p. 157
Promise Keepers: an Evangelical Christian Men's Movement	p. 177
Looking from the Past to the Future	p. 195
Bibliography	p. 207
About the Book and Author	p. 229
Index	p. 231
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