Exploring the Cultural Phenomenon of the Dick Pic

This book explores the dick pic in popular culture, looking at its historical and contemporary theorizations, sexualization, and public discourses. It also examines men's lived experiences of sexting and dick pic sending, and the way certain discourses continue to shape and frame how we engage and understand the pic in contemporary culture.

Format: Hardback
Length: 184 pages
Publication date: 21 June 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive book delves into the multifaceted phenomenon of dick pics in popular culture, drawing from a diverse array of disciplines, cultural analyses, personal experiences, and theoretical frameworks. It examines the rich and complex nature of dick pics, exploring their multiple meanings and interpretations. Through a historical and contemporary lens, the book explores the construction of the penis/phallus, the sexualization and objectification of the male body, arguments surrounding sexting and dick pic sending, and the lived experiences of men in these contexts.

The rise of mobile and digital technologies has played a significant role in the proliferation of dick pics, often perceived as a harmful and pervasive issue, particularly in the wake of heightened awareness of sexual violence against women. However, there has been limited exploration of dick pics beyond their association with violence, pathology, and moral panic. This book seeks to rectify this gap by examining the erotic possibilities and understandings of the dick pic, as well as the ways in which certain discourses continue to shape and frame our engagement and understanding of this cultural phenomenon.

This book is of paramount importance to scholars and students in the fields of Women's and Gender Studies, Sexuality Studies, Masculinity, and Sociology. It offers valuable insights into the complex dynamics of power, sexuality, and communication in contemporary society, shedding light on the ways in which dick pics intersect with broader societal norms and expectations. By examining the cultural significance of dick pics, this book contributes to our understanding of the evolving nature of gender, sexuality, and technology in the 21st century.

Weight: 530g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367470241