Guyland by Michael S. Kimmel
The Perilous World Where Boys Become Men
A sociological study of the world of late-adolescent and young adult men, examining how a distinct peer-centered culture normalizes binge drinking, sexual conquest, homophobia, misogyny, risk-taking and entitlement while discouraging responsibility and emotional maturity; based on interviews, surveys and cultural analysis it maps the rituals, institutions (fraternities, sports, the military) and social pressures that sustain this ‘in-between’ zone, explains the personal and social harms that result, and suggests approaches for guiding young men toward healthier, more accountable adulthood.
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- Published
- 2008
- Nationality
- American
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- Pages
- 304 pages
- Original Language
- English
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