Manhood in the Making: Cultural Concepts of Masculinity

In this cross-cultural study of manhood as an achieved status, the author finds that a culturally sanctioned stress on manliness - on toughness and aggressiveness, stoicism and sexuality - is almost universal, and deeply ingrained in the consciousness of men who otherwise have little in common.

• | By (Author): David D. Gilmore (Author)
• | Publisher: Yale University Press
• | Publication Date: Jul 24, 1991
• | Country of Publication: United States
• | Number of Pages: 272 pages
• | Language: NULL
• | Binding: Paperback / softback
• | ISBN-10: 0300050763
• | ISBN-13: 9780300050769