What is Masculinity? Why Does it Matter? And Other Big Questions by Jeffrey Boak

Description: What is Masculinity? Why Does it Matter? And Other Big Questions by Jeffrey Boakye, Darren Chetty A highly topical look at the subject of masculinity, encouraging readers to think for themselves about the issues involved FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Masculinity is being discussed more than ever before, in a range of contexts. People talk about toxic masculinity, claim that there is a crisis in masculinity or argue that we need to reclaim masculinity. There have always been many ways of being a man, and many people who have claimed that there are correct and incorrect ways of being a man. This important and timely book looks at the big questions surrounding definitions of masculinity, and discusses where ideas of masculinity have come from and the effects of gender stereotyping. The authors and contributors share their experiences of and perspectives on masculinity and invite readers to think for themselves about the issues involved.Aimed at young people aged 10 and upwards. Part of the groundbreaking and important And Other Big Questions series, which offers balanced and considered views on the big issues we face in the world we live in today.Other titles in the series include:What is Gender? How does it define us?What is Feminism? Why do we need it?What is Consent? Why is it important?What is Mental Health? Where does it come from? Author Biography Jeffrey Boakye (Author) Jeffrey Boakye is a writer, teacher and music enthusiast from Brixton, now living in Yorkshire with his wife and two sons. He has a particular interest in issues surrounding education, race and popular culture. Jeffrey has taught English in London secondary schools and sixth form colleges since 2007.His first book, Hold Tight: Black Masculinity, Millennials, and the Meaning of Grime is an exploration of grime through the analysis of seminal tracks in the genre. His book Black, Listed was published to acclaim in 2019.Darren Chetty (Author) Darren Chetty taught in London primary schools for twenty years before becoming a Teaching Fellow at UCL Institute of Education. Darrens award-winning research focuses on philosophy for children, multiculturalism and racism. He is the author of the essay You Cant Say That! Stories Have to be About White People in the British Book Award-shortlisted anthology The Good Immigrant, edited by Nikesh Shukla.Darren reviews and writes about childrens literature for Books for Keeps and is an educational consutant. He co-hosts, with Ty and PoetCurious, a Hip-Hop talk show on Soho Radio, and, since 2011, has convened the "UK #HipHopEd"Seminar Series for artists, teachers, activists and academics with an interest in the relationship between education and Hip-Hop culture. Table of Contents 1: What is masculinity? Why does it matter?2: My experience: Darren Chetty3: My experience: Jeffrey Boakye4: What is testosterone? Is masculinity caused by teststerone?5: Are there male and female brains? Is there such a thing as a masculine brain?6: My experience: Bréanainn Lambkin7: What do feminists say about masculinity?8: What is the relationship between violence and masculinity?9: My experience: Dave Pickering10: How does masculinity affect the world of work?11: My experience: Iesha Small12: Where have ideas about masculinity come from?13: What effect do ideas about masculinity have on relationships?14: How does stereotyping affect children?15: My experience: Fen Coles16: How has masculinity affected the way we see ourselves?17: My experience: Salena Godden18: What is the cost of masculinity?19: What does sexuality have to do with masculinity?20: My experience: Dr Andy Williams21: What is the future of masculinity?22: Glossary and further information23: index Long Description Masculinity is being discussed more than ever before, in a range of contexts. People talk about toxic masculinity, claim that there is a crisis in masculinity or argue that we need to reclaim masculinity. There have always been many ways of being a man, and many people who have claimed that there are correct and incorrect ways of being a man. This important and timely book looks at the big questions surrounding definitions of masculinity, and discusses where ideas of masculinity have come from and the effects of gender stereotyping. The authors and contributors share their experiences of and perspectives on masculinity and invite readers to think for themselves about the issues involved. Promotional "Headline" A highly topical look at the subject of masculinity, encouraging readers to think for themselves about the issues involved Details ISBN1526308142 Author Darren Chetty Pages 48 Publisher Hachette Childrens Group Year 2019 ISBN-10 1526308142 ISBN-13 9781526308146 Format Hardcover Imprint Wayland Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 305.31 Publication Date 2019-06-27 Language English Series And Other Big Questions UK Release Date 2019-06-27 Audience Age 9-11 Audience Childrens (6-12) NZ Release Date 2019-07-08 AU Release Date 2019-07-08 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:123639144;

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