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Not All Supermen - Sexism, Toxic Masculinity, and the Complex History of Superheroes (Hardcover)
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Not All Supermen - Sexism, Toxic Masculinity, and the Complex History of Superheroes (Hardcover)
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An eye-opening exploration of the toxic masculinity and sexism that
pervades the superhero genre. Superheroes have been exciting and
inspirational cultural icons for decades, dating back to the debut
of Superman in the 1930s. The earliest tales have been held up as
cornerstones of the genre, looked upon with nostalgic reverence.
However, enshrining these tales also enshrines many outdated values
that have allowed sexist gender dynamics to thrive. In Not All
Supermen: Sexism, Toxic Masculinity, and the Complex History of
Superheroes, Tim Hanley examines how anger, aggression, and
violence became the norm in superhero comics, paired with a disdain
for women that the industry has yet to fully move beyond. The
sporadic addition of new female heroes over the years proved
largely ineffective, the characters often underused and
objectified. Hanley also reveals how the genre's sexism has had
real-world implications, with many creators being outed as sexual
harassers and bigots, while intolerant fan movements are awash with
misogynistic hate speech. Superheroes can be a force for good,
representing truth, justice, and courage, but the industry is laden
with excessive baggage. The future of the genre depends on what
elements of its past are celebrated and what is left behind. Not
All Supermen unravels this complex history and shows how
superheroes can become more relevant and inspiring for everyone.
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