Fashioning Masculinity - National Identity and Language in the Eighteenth Century (Hardcover, New)

"Fashioning Masculinity" is a comparison of Anglo-French relations in the eighteenth century, themes of gender, nationality, identity and masculinity with perceptions of today. The fashioning of English gentlemen in the eighteenth century was modelled on French practices. At the same time, however, the French and their language were disparaged. Michele Cohen show how cultural relations between the two states were constructed as relations of seduction and desire. There was anxiety on the part of the English over the effect of French practices on English masculinity and the virtue of English women. By the end of the century representing the French as an effeminate Other was integral to the forging of English, masculine, national identity. Taciturnity became emblematic of the English gentleman's depth of mind and masculinity. Sprightly conversation and speaking foreign languages was seen as representing the shallow and inferior intellect of English women, and of the French of both sexes.

General

Imprint:	Routledge
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	October 1996
First published:	1996
Authors:	Michele Cohen
Dimensions:	216 x 138 x 14mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	192
Edition:	New
ISBN-13:	978-0-415-10736-5
Categories:	Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Interdisciplinary studies > Cultural studies > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Gender studies > Men's studies Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Political ideologies > Nationalism Promotions
LSN:	0-415-10736-9
Barcode:	9780415107365

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