Manful Assertions: Masculinities in Britain since 1800

by Michael Roper, John Tosh

Masculine assertions, whether of verbal command, political power or physical violence, have formed the traditional subject matter of history. This volume combines current discussions in sexual politics with historical analysis to demonstrate that, far from being natural and monolithic, masculinity is an historical and cultural construct, with varied, competing and above all changing forms.

232 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1991

Reviews

[Alexis · Rating 5 out of 5]

Check out Norma Clark's article in this collection: "Strenuous Idleness: Thomas Carlyle and the Man of Letters as Hero." It's an awesome account of what Carlyle went through physically and emotionally to find masculine power through his writing.