Sexualised Masculinity

by John Mercer, Clarissa Smith

Sexualised Men’s Bodies in 21st Century Media Culture explores evolving portrayals of masculinity in contemporary media, focusing on the increasing eroticisation of the male body.

This book examines how traditional and digital media—from films and television to social media platforms and fashion—have transformed the ways masculinity is represented and perceived. Through a wide array of case studies, it highlights how male bodies are now sites of erotic value, challenging long-standing norms and expectations. By exploring both global and local media, John Mercer and Clarissa Smith provide insights into the shifting landscape of gender and sexuality, offering a critical perspective on how masculinity is consumed, performed, and commodified in today’s world.

This book is essential for students and scholars in fields such as gender studies, media studies, cultural studies, and social history, and is particularly relevant for those interested in understanding the intersections of masculinity, media, and sexuality in the 21st century.

262 pages, Paperback

Published February 10, 2025

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Other authors publishing under this name are:

John Mercer, American teacher and author
John Mercer, British archaeologist, author and weaver
John Mercer (1918- ), Film, Cinematography
John Mercer (1923- )

Reviews

[Manuel Quirante · Rating 4 out of 5]

Muy útil, pero muchas veces la presentación genealógica no siempre enriquece las conclusiones. En general, me ha gustado mucho.

[Tuuli · Rating 3 out of 5]

luettiin tää sukupuoli, representaatio ja media -kurssille! lukupiirityöskentely ja keskustelut niissä teki tän lukemisesta vielä tosi paljon antoisampaa, mutta ilman sitäkin kiinnostava setti! paljon hyvii huomioita ja analyysiä

ytimessä maskuliiniset kehot ja et eletään kapitalistisessa somaattisessa yhteiskunnassa, jossa keho on valuuttaa ja valtaa :-) ja tän tarkastelua eri näkökulmista.