Michael A. Messner provides a sociological framework to understand the responses of men to the changes, challenges, and crises in the social organization of gender. By examining not only what certain groups of men say about gender, but what they do, Messner helps to illuminate the various social movements engaged with the politics of masculinity. This book is an ideal introduction to the discussion of gender roles and masculinity.

Résumé
Presents a sociological framework to understand the responses of men to the changes, challenges, and crises in the social organization of gender. By examining not only what certain groups of men say about gender, but what they do, this book helps to illuminate the various social movements engaged with the politics of masculinity.

Contenu

Men and Masculinities
Men and Masculinities
Essentialist Retreats
The Mythopoetic Men s Movement and the Christian Promise Keepers
The Limits of `The Male Sex Role
The Men s Liberation and Men s Rights Movements
Profeminist Engagements
Radical and Socialist Feminist Men s Movements
Racial and Sexual Identity Politics
Racialized Masculinity Politics and Gay Male Liberation
Backlash or Social Justice?