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Record Nr.

UNINA9910778700803321

Autore

Seidler Victor J. <1945-, >

Titolo

Recreating sexual politics : men, feminism and politics / / Victor J. Seidler

Pubbl/distr/stampa

London : , : Routledge, , 2010, c1991

ISBN

1-135-15628-X

1-135-15629-8

1-282-44415-8

9786612444159

0-203-85731-3

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (258 p.)

Collana

Routledge revivals

Disciplina

305.3

Soggetti

Feminism

Masculinity

Men - Psychology

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

First published in 1991 by Routledge.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Book Cover; Title01; Copyright01; Title02; Copyright02; Contents; Preface and acknowledgements; 1 Introduction: Identity, politics and experience; 2 Consciousness-raising; 3 Feminism; 4 Self-denial; 5 Morality; 6 Emotional life; 7 Work; 8 Violence; 9 Fascism; 10 Therapy; 11 Politics; 12 Conclusion: Recreating politics-socialism, feminism and ecology; Notes; Bibliography; Index

Sommario/riassunto

This thought-provoking book, first published in 1991, examines sexual politics in a world which is being radically changed by the challenges of feminism. Seidler explores how men have responded to feminism, and the contradictory feelings men have towards dominant forms of masculinity. Seidler's stimulating and original analysis of social and political theory connects personally to everyday issues in people's lives. It reflects the growing importance of sexual and personal politics within contemporary politics and culture, and demonstrates clearly the challenge that feminism br