LEADER 04960nam 22007095 450 001 9910616362503321 005 20251009103105.0 010 $a9783031154409$b(electronic bk.) 010 $z9783031154393 024 7 $a10.1007/978-3-031-15440-9 035 $a(MiAaPQ)EBC7108959 035 $a(Au-PeEL)EBL7108959 035 $a(CKB)25087705000041 035 $a(DE-He213)978-3-031-15440-9 035 $a(EXLCZ)9925087705000041 100 $a20221010d2022 u| 0 101 0 $aeng 135 $aurcnu|||||||| 181 $ctxt$2rdacontent 182 $cc$2rdamedia 183 $acr$2rdacarrier 200 10$aMacho Men in South African Gyms $eThe Idealization of Spornosexuality /$fby Jacques Rothmann 205 $a1st ed. 2022. 210 1$aCham :$cSpringer International Publishing :$cImprint: Palgrave Macmillan,$d2022. 215 $a1 online resource (251 pages) 225 1 $aPalgrave Studies in Masculinity, Sport and Exercise,$x2662-7418 311 08$aPrint version: Rothmann, Jacques Macho Men in South African Gyms Cham : Springer International Publishing AG,c2022 9783031154393 320 $aIncludes bibliographical references and index. 327 $a1.Introduction: The changing landscape of South African masculinities -- 2. Inclusive and orthodox masculinities: Multiplicity versus reification -- 3. Spornosexuality: Gym-work, online pornography and social media -- 4. Contextualizing the present study: Methodological considerations -- 5. Facilitating muscular ideals through gym work -- 6. Sharing spornosexual imagery: To porn or not to porn? -- 7. Two sides of the same bicep? Problematizing the ?hard-soft? simile -- 8. Concluding reflections: ?Do we really want to be ?macho? gym-bunnies??. 330 $a?Rothmann?s book investigates the life-worlds of heterosexual and gay men in contemporary South African gyms. Through his analysis, Rothmann compellingly demonstrates the ways in which men espoused expressions of inclusive masculinities through their training and interactions in the gym and their reflections on their masculinity and others?. This book is invaluable for scholars interested in the sociology of sport, gender and sexualities.? ?Dennis Francis, Professor of Sociology, Stellenbosch University, South Africa ?This superbly crafted book probing ?macho men? and spornosexuality makes a critical contribution to the study of men and masculinities in South Africa. Rothmann?s empirical work is rich and in-depth, and his embracing of inclusive masculine theory is very compelling. The book offers nuanced insight into how gym enthusiasts, men who spend time conscientiously shaping up their bodies, reflect on their and others? masculinities. This is an enjoyable read and an example of exemplary sociological scholarship.? ?Kammila Naidoo, Professor of Sociology, University of Johannesburg This book explores the experiences of self-identified heterosexual and gay men in contemporary South African gym contexts, particularly as it relates to how the intersection of spornosexual and inclusive masculinities inform their views and enactment of their masculine and sexual identities. Chapters engage with findings from an in-depth qualitative sociological exploration on issues surrounding these masculinities among men living in South Africa who engage in gym work. The author demonstrates that men, when given the opportunity to reflect on their own and the masculinity of others, acknowledge how they promote softer, kinder, disciplined, playful, and sexually agentic masculinities through their look and touch. Jacques Rothmann is an Associate Professor in Sociology at the North-West University, Potchefstroom campus, South Africa. His key research interests include gay and masculinities studies. He was awarded a National Research Foundation (NRF) Y-Rating for research expertise in sexuality studies in 2020. 410 0$aPalgrave Studies in Masculinity, Sport and Exercise,$x2662-7418 606 $aMen 606 $aHuman body$xSocial aspects 606 $aSports sciences 606 $aExercise 606 $aQueer theory 606 $aSex 606 $aMens' Studies 606 $aSociology of the Body 606 $aFitness and Exercise Culture 606 $aQueer Studies 606 $aSexuality Studies 615 0$aMen. 615 0$aHuman body$xSocial aspects. 615 0$aSports sciences. 615 0$aExercise. 615 0$aQueer theory. 615 0$aSex. 615 14$aMens' Studies. 615 24$aSociology of the Body. 615 24$aFitness and Exercise Culture. 615 24$aQueer Studies. 615 24$aSexuality Studies. 676 $a780 676 $a613.7108110968 700 $aRothmann$b Jacques$01261492 801 0$bMiAaPQ 801 1$bMiAaPQ 801 2$bMiAaPQ 912 $a9910616362503321 996 $aMacho Men in South African Gyms$92937882 997 $aUNINA