Outlaw Bikers and Ancient Warbands: Hyper-Masculinity and Cultural Continuity

This book explores the shared cultural tenets of ancient warbands and outlaw biker gangs, arguing that hyper-masculinity can be traced from the former to the contemporary environment of the latter. It suggests that such hyper-masculine culture can be found in many male groups and that if we want to understand it, we need to recognize that outlaw bikers are a reflection of behavior that has a long tradition.

Format: Hardback
Length: 134 pages
Publication date: 14 October 2021
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This groundbreaking book is the first to compare the shared cultural tenets of ancient warbands and outlaw biker gangs. It makes a compelling argument that the values of hyper-masculinity can be traced from the former to the contemporary environment of the latter. Codes of honor, loyalty, and bravery have consistently prioritized small groups of males over women and other men, resulting in a history of hyper-masculinity that shows little sign of abating. Indeed, Outlaw Bikers and Ancient Warbands: Hyper-Masculinity and Cultural Continuity argues that such hyper-masculine culture can be found in many male groups, including the police, military, and sports. If we are to understand hyper-masculinity and address it as a society, it is essential to recognize that outlaw bikers are merely a reflection of behavior that has a long and enduring tradition. This pioneering work delves into these issues from ancient times to the present, providing a comprehensive exploration of this fascinating topic.

This groundbreaking book is the first to compare the shared cultural tenets of ancient warbands and outlaw biker gangs. It makes a compelling argument that the values of hyper-masculinity can be traced from the former to the contemporary environment of the latter. Codes of honor, loyalty, and bravery have consistently prioritized small groups of males over women and other men, resulting in a history of hyper-masculinity that shows little sign of abating. Indeed, Outlaw Bikers and Ancient Warbands: Hyper-Masculinity and Cultural Continuity argues that such hyper-masculine culture can be found in many male groups, including the police, military, and sports. If we are to understand hyper-masculinity and address it as a society, it is essential to recognize that outlaw bikers are merely a reflection of behavior that has a long and enduring tradition. This pioneering work delves into these issues from ancient times to the present, providing a comprehensive exploration of this fascinating topic.

Weight: 347g
Dimension: 210 x 148 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030753467
Edition number: 1st ed. 2021