The Making of Heterosexualities: Sexual Conducts and Masculinities among Young Moroccan Men in Europe

This book examines the hegemonic power of heteronormativity and its plural expressions through an ethnographic study of young Moroccan immigrants in Europe (France and Italy). It seeks to answer how heterosexuality is socially constructed among men, why it is interpreted as the socially "appropriate" norm to be recognized as a "true" man by other men, and how it is used to produce and reproduce heterosexual identifications through performing hegemonic masculinities. The objective is to deconstruct the "normality" of heterosexuality and the ways in which it is commonly used as a normative reference to talk about sexual life and build masculinities, especially within homosocial relationships.

Format: Hardback
Length: 150 pages
Publication date: 10 November 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Drawing on an ethnographic study on young Moroccan immigrants in Europe (France and Italy), this comprehensive book delves into the pervasive influence of heteronormativity and its diverse manifestations. It aims to provide insightful answers to the central questions: How is heterosexuality socially constructed among men? Why is heterosexuality perceived as the socially "appropriate" norm to be recognized as a "true" man by other men? The focus is particularly on those individuals who utilize heteronormativity to perpetuate and reproduce heterosexual identifications through the performance of hegemonic masculinities. The objective is to challenge the notion of heterosexuality as a "normal" phenomenon and to examine the ways in which it is commonly employed as a normative reference to discuss sexual life and construct masculinities, particularly within homosocial relationships.

This enlightening book is characterized by a wealth of empirical evidence and rigorous theoretical analysis, making it appealing to undergraduate and postgraduate students, as well as postdoctoral researchers, who have interests in fields such as Sociology, Anthropology, and Gender Studies.

Weight: 450g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367757939