In Masculinities in the Making, James W. Messerschmidt unravels the mysteries surrounding the question of how masculinities are actually "made." One of the most respected scholars on the subject of masculinities, Messerschmidt brings together three seemingly disparate groups--wimps, genderqueers, and U.S. presidents--to examine what insight each has to offer our understanding of masculinities. The book is unique in its coverage, including a revised structured action theory; an intersectional analysis of sex, gender, and sexuality; and an examination of the differences among masculinities from...

The concept of hegemonic masculinity, formulated by Raewyn Connell over three decades ago, has been the driving force behind the expanding field of masculinities studies. This book provides for the first time a comprehensive overview of the concept--from its original conception to how it has evolved over time.

The concept of hegemonic masculinity, formulated by Raewyn Connell over three decades ago, has been the driving force behind the expanding field of masculinities studies. This book provides for the first time a comprehensive overview of the concept--from its original conception to how it has evolved over time.

James Messerschmidt's Masculinities and Crime has become a classic text for sociology and criminology courses examining gender and crime. The book is unique in its focus on masculinity in the criminal justice system, including the differences in offending between men and women and between how men and women working in the system are treated.

James Messerschmidt's Masculinities and Crime has become a classic text for sociology and criminology courses examining gender and crime. The book is unique in its focus on masculinity in the criminal justice system, including the differences in offending between men and women and between how men and women working in the system are treated.