The Forgotten Realities of Men: Critical Reflections on Masculinity in Contemporary Society - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0774871636 ISBN 13: 9780774871631

Publisher: University of British Columbia Press, 2026

Synopsis

The Forgotten Realities of Men explores the complexities of contemporary masculinity, providing an empathetic look at men's lives while rejecting the politics of anger and resentment that often pit their challenges against those of women. Through in-depth research, ethnographic analysis, and interviews with men themselves, the contributors shed light on aspects of men's lived experiences that tend to be downplayed or overlooked: childhood sexual abuse, family violence, teenaged fatherhood, infertility, emotional expression, isolation and depression, cultures of fear in sports, and controversial online communities. The Forgotten Realities of Men foregrounds the diverse circumstances characterizing men's lives and illuminates their impact on physical and mental health, family dynamics, professional responsibilities, intimate relationships, and personal identity. By fostering respectful debate, this compassionate collection serves as a call for solutions to many pressing issues facing men today.

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About the Authors

Marc Lafrance is an associate professor of sociology and anthropology and Special Advisor to the Provost at Concordia University. His research relates to self, body, and society; gender, sexuality, and the popular media; masculinity, health, and well-being; and identity, ideological extremism, and political polarization. He has published over fifty research papers and co-edited two book collections.

Jean-Martin Deslauriers is a professor in the School of Social Work at the University of Ottawa. As a social worker, he has worked with men who display violent behaviour. Deslauriers has published in journals such as Fathering, the Journal of Men's Studies, the British Journal of Social Work, and the International Journal of Adolescence and Youth.

Gilles Tremblay is a retired professor in the School of Social Work and Criminology at Laval University, where he continues to oversee the Expertise and Research Task Force on Men's Health and Well-Being. He has authored or co-authored more than a hundred publications on men and masculinities.

Pauline Hoebanx is an assistant professor at St. Mary's University, who specializes in gender, men and masculinities, and online communities and their moderation. Her work has appeared in Men and Masculinities, Sociology Compass, and Critical Gambling Studies. She is the coordinator of Responsible Gambling in the Digital Era, a project funded by Fonds de Recherche du Québec – Société et Culture.

Edition details

• Publisher: University of British Columbia Press
• Publication date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0774871636
• ISBN 13: 9780774871631
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 402
• Editor: Lafrance Marc, Deslauriers Jean-Martin, Tremblay Gilles, Hoebanx Pauline