One of the Boys: Masculinity, Homophobia, and Modern Manhood (Haworth Gay & Lesbian Studies) - Hardcover

Plummer, David

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9781560239734: One of the Boys: Masculinity, Homophobia, and Modern Manhood (Haworth Gay & Lesbian Studies)

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ISBN 10: 1560239735 ISBN 13: 9781560239734

Publisher: Routledge, 1999

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One of the Boys: Masculinity, Homophobia, and Modern Manhood takes a fresh look at the formation of modern male sexual identities. You will find that homophobia is not only widespread, but that it takes diverse forms and has far-reaching behavioral and social consequences. The new concept of “homophobic passage,” which is part of the development of all young men, will enlighten you as to the proposed “causes” of homosexuality and heterosexuality.

One of the Boys will help you discover how the passage of young males from childhood to adulthood plays an important role in formation of the modern adult male self in gay and straight men. As a result, this knowledge will allow you to offer relevant services to clients who are struggling with societal stereotypes and identity issues.

From this informative book, you will discover how homophobia plays a role in the increase in violence experienced by gay men and lesbians in our culture today. To help you offer improved services, One of the Boys discusses why homophobia is widespread, takes diverse forms, and has far-reaching behavioral and social consequences by:

examining the school playground and its many effects on children’s peer groups to discover how profoundly names like “crybaby” and “poofter” can impact a child’s development
learning that children often cannot escape harmful labels and stereotypes at home and realizing how it impacts a child’s developing sense of self
discovering the media’s influence on role models and realizing the important role television and magazines play in providing information about homosexuality and homophobia
realizing the heavy pressure homophobia exerts on men and how it shapes their relationships with women and other men, how emotionally close they allow themselves to get to people, how affectionate they are, and with whom they have sexual relations

Through One of the Boys, you will gain valuable insight into the masculinity of the men interviewed and how it was shaped in order for you to develop a greater understanding of men and the many influences of society as a whole. This unique study investigates the development of homophobia and the meanings and significances people associate with it to help you understand how and where homophobia originates in our society.

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Plummer (health, U. of New England, Australia and sexual health physician and sociologist) investigates the development of homophobia towards males and the meanings and significance people association with homosexuality. The author collects detailed life histories from 30 respondents aged approximately 18 to 30 years, elaborating the ways in which

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