Hegemonic Masculinity: Formulation, Reformulation, and Amplification

The concept of hegemonic masculinity, formulated by Raewyn Connell, has been the driving force behind masculinities studies. This book provides a comprehensive overview of the concept, its evolution, and its applications in contemporary gender studies. It also explores the construction of hegemonic masculinities and the prospects for social change toward more egalitarian gender relations.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 196 pages
Publication date: 09 April 2018
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

The concept of hegemonic masculinity, coined by Raewyn Connell more than three decades ago, has been the driving force behind the expanding field of masculinities studies. Hegemonic Masculinity: Formulation, Reformulation, and Amplification offers the first comprehensive overview of this concept, tracing its evolution from its original conception to its contemporary applications. The book delves into the powerful ways in which hegemonic masculinity is being utilized in contemporary gender studies.

Hegemonic Masculinity encompasses the development, formulation, initial applications, reformulation, and amplification of the concept. It provides a detailed account of how the idea of hegemonic masculinity has evolved over time. Additionally, the book includes a chapter that theorizes the construction of hegemonic masculinities and a concluding chapter that explores the prospects for social change towards more egalitarian gender relations.

This comprehensive volume brings together the history of the concept, as well as a critical discussion and examination of some of the most significant research accomplished on hegemonic masculinity over the past thirty years. It serves as a valuable resource for scholars, researchers, and students interested in understanding the complexities of masculinity, gender, and power.

Weight: 302g
Dimension: 152 x 227 x 12 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781538114049