Masculinity in the Modern West: Gender, Civilization and the BodyWhat does it mean to be a man? To be manly? How has this changed throughout history? This text examines the manly stereotype, which stresses courage and athletic comportment, which from the 18th century onwards became representative of normative modern society. |
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Masculinity in the Modern West: Gender, Civilization and the Body C. Forth No preview available - 2008 |
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