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Humankind is at the tipping point in its greatest-ever revolution - a revolution in gender relationships, gender identities and gender power. Women are confidently on the rise while men and their behaviours are under scrutiny like never before. At the core of this historic shift lies 'toxic masculinity'. You'll have heard the term, but do you know what it means? Where does TM come from? Who has it? How does one catch the TM virus? What does it look like? What does it mean for women, love and relationships? Is it the only masculinity out there? And, most importantly, how can we get rid of it? This fascinating, insightful and engaging book provides all the answers while exploring the most pressing issue of the 21st century. Informed by the author's 30 years of research into men and masculinities and the latest global studies, this book is the definitive examination of modern man and a must read for anyone concerned with the future of men, gender and sexual relationships.

Taking direction from a feminist & poststructuralist position on self & identity, explored here is masculinity & male sex role identity in the context of changing gender relations. It is argued that men can only break free of stereotypical ideas & practices regarding their identity if they first transform their subjective perceptions of what it means to be male. Such self-reflection is discussed within the context of gendered epistemology & ontology, & its potential for effecting both personal & political/social change is described. Interview data from a larger study of male & female managers in the UK are presented to document changes in the gendered nature of contemporary work cultures. 67 References. K. Hyatt Stewart

An introductory essay reviews the history & current status of sociological theory & research on men & masculinity from an international perspective. Key concepts & emerging themes are presented, & the role of feminist theories in promoting the study of masculinity is discussed. The issues of "men's rights," the designation of the early 21st century as a "postfeminist" era, & the contention that contemporary males are "in crisis" are considered. The critical perspective employed by all contributors to this volume & its application to key questions in gender research are reviewed. 85 References. K. Hyatt Stewart