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Beyond the Hegemonic
A Global Exploration of Theory and Praxis of Men and Masculinities
Inbunden, Engelska, 2026
1 289 kr
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Beyond the Hegemonic: A Global Exploration of Theory and Praxis of Men and Masculinities critically examines the conceptualization of hegemonic masculinity, arguing against its reduction to a monolithic and inherently negative construct. Instead, it proposes a more nuanced understanding of hegemony as crucial for the development of effective strategies for gender justice. The volume investigates the complex interplay between globalization, postcolonialism, neoliberalism, and emergent technologies in shaping masculinities across local, regional, and global scales. It analyzes the dynamic relationship between hegemonic masculinity and a range of non-hegemonic masculinities, including complicit, subordinate, marginalized, and protest masculinities. Through a diverse range of case studies, encompassing topics such as the influence of Boys' Love media, the fragility of patriarchal masculinity as revealed in marginalized women's narratives, the cultural implications of the "geriaction" subgenre, the negotiation of metrosexuality within Indian contexts, and the intersection of violence and masculinity, the book explores the multifaceted ways in which feminism, globalization, and shifting gender roles have shaped contemporary masculinities, ultimately offering considered projections regarding their future trajectories.
322 kr
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1 570 kr
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Grounded in a theoretical framework of masculinity studies, Fragile Frames examines the films of Rituparno Ghosh to offer a novel analysis of his portrayal of men.The term bhadralok, rooted in the Sanskrit word bhadra, emerged as a cultural ideal in colonial India. It represented a specific mode of masculinity associated with refinement, civilization, and intellectual superiority. Globalization and migrations have created diverse conceptualizations of the bhadralok identity due to varying social and cultural capital accumulations. The central tenet of this book lies in the idea that bhadralok masculinity is not solely a sociocultural performance but is rooted in a matrix of masculine power, authority, and privilege. While the bhadralok man is often associated with refinement and civility, this study reveals the complexities of this identity, including its potential for violence. Through analyzing the social construction of bhadralok masculinities in the cinematic texts of Ghosh, acknowledging their diversity, and examining intersections with femininity, spaces, state institutions, age, and familial relations, this study challenges the essentialist nature of masculinity.With its novel intellectual approach, this book will contribute to the existing scholarship on Rituparno Ghosh and masculinity studies by offering a fresh perspective on his cinematic oeuvre. It ultimately sheds light on the complexities of masculinity in the context of Bengali bhadralok culture and Indian masculinities within the broader context and offers valuable insights into the experiences of men and the challenges they face in navigating societal expectations.