An Introduction to Masculinities

Welcome to the website to accompany An Introduction to Masculinities

The following resources are available on this site:

• Instructor's Manual

(Please note that these resources are password protected and only available to instructors. Use the link at top to navigate to the instructor's resources.)

About the Book

This text introduces students to the research, theories, and basic issues in the field of Men and Masculinities, highlighting debates about the definition, origin, and the crisis in masculinity. The author provides a framework for studying the field of masculinities incorporating feminist, social constructionist, and interdisciplinary perspectives.

Written in an accessible style, An Introduction to Masculinities provides personal anecdotes and contemporary examples to make the theoretical concepts relevant to students' lives. The text also introduces students to leading contributors and experts whose work has informed the field. The author gives the reader a context and structure by which they can critically understand and evaluate information about men and masculinities.