The Cultural Myth of Masculinity

Subjects:

• Psychology » Psychology (General)
• Sociology » Sex & Gender Studies

Reviews:

• [a]n important contribution to the confrontation of ideas of masculinity, manhood and maleness that most of us are using on ourselves and others.
  —Everyman 2004

• Endorsement From Ronald F. Levant, Ed.D., A.B.P.P.
  Co-Editor, A New Psychology of Men: Using a holistic approach based on a historical and contextual analysis of myth and social structure in Western societies, Blazina challenges the idea that 'masculinity' is a given, a constant, a universal set of behaviors that vary not over time or by culture, and shows how ideals of masculinity evolve. This book is a must read for any serious student of gender.
• Endorsement From Glenn E. Good,
  Associate Professor, Department of Educational & Counseling Psychology, University of Missouri-Columbia: This book takes readers on an engaging journey across centuries and continents--boldly tracking the roots of Western conceptions of masculinity. Blazina casts a wide net and delivers a thoughtful analysis of this critical yet illusive concept. I enthusiastically recommend this book!
• Endorsement From James M. O'Neil, Ph.D.
  Professor of Family Studies, University of Connecticut: Blazina's synthesis on the evolution of masculinity in Western cultures is brilliant and timely. Clearly, this is a 'breakthrough book' that deepens our understanding of men in the past and the present.

Table of Contents:

• Introduction
• The Indo-Europeans
• Heroes and Zanes
• Chivalry
• Birth of the Middle Class Masculinity
• Cowboy Myth
• Psychology's Myth of Masculinity
• The Cultural Myth of Masculinity