Inclusive Masculinity

Drawing on qualitative studies of athletes and fraternity members, this book describes the rapidly changing world of masculinities among men in both the US and England. This groundbreaking analysis of masculinity and young men will be of interest to students and faculty members within Sociology, Gender Studies, and Sport Studies.

Professor Eric Anderson is an American sociologist at the University of Winchester, UK. He is well known for his research on sport, masculinities, sexualities and homophobia. He has authored several books including Sport, Theory and Social Problems (2010) and the award-winning In the Game: Gay Athletes and the Cult of Masculinity (2005).

Introduction Part 1: Orthodox Masculinity 1. Orthodox Masculinity and Hegemonic Oppression 2. Costs Associated with Orthodox Masculinity 3. Reproducing Orthodoxy 4. Masculine Conformity. Summary of Part One Part 2: Inclusive Masculinity Theory 5. From Homophobia to Homohysteria 6. Inclusive Masculinity Theory Part 3: Inclusive Masculinities 7. Embracing Gay Men 8. Rethinking Misogyny and Anti-Femininity 9. Reconstructing Heterosexuality 10. Conclusions. Appendices