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The Fictions that Shape Men's Lives is structured around a number
of key 'fictions' of masculinity, such as beliefs in biological
determinism, the inevitability of men's violence and the opposition
of the sexes, and proceeds to expose them to be wholly or partially
unfounded. Examining the social pressure to behave and experience
the self in ways that culture prescribes for the bodies we are
perceived as having, this book provides an awareness of widely-held
but distorted assumptions of gender. It also seeks to put men into
the position to resist masculine social pressures when conforming
to it conflicts with important life goals or values and/or causes
harm. Making use of an informal, storytelling style provides an
accessibility to those interested in breaking down their
preconceptions of gender and masculinity, as well making links to
key theories and concepts. This is a lively and engaging book for
undergraduates studying introduction to Gender, Sexuality and
Masculinity courses.
The Fictions that Shape Men's Lives is structured around a number
of key 'fictions' of masculinity, such as beliefs in biological
determinism, the inevitability of men's violence and the opposition
of the sexes, and proceeds to expose them to be wholly or partially
unfounded. Examining the social pressure to behave and experience
the self in ways that culture prescribes for the bodies we are
perceived as having, this book provides an awareness of widely-held
but distorted assumptions of gender. It also seeks to put men into
the position to resist masculine social pressures when conforming
to it conflicts with important life goals or values and/or causes
harm. Making use of an informal, storytelling style provides an
accessibility to those interested in breaking down their
preconceptions of gender and masculinity, as well making links to
key theories and concepts. This is a lively and engaging book for
undergraduates studying introduction to Gender, Sexuality and
Masculinity courses.
In Overcoming Masculine Depression, psychologists John Lynch and
Christopher Kilmartin present a model that provides new ways of
understanding men's behaviors. This unique book does not portray
men as victims, but seeks to increase awareness that a great deal
of depression in men is misunderstood and quite often misdiagnosed.
Many men "act out" their symptoms through anger, workaholism, and
relationship conflict. Underlying these behaviors are chronic
feelings of being hopeless, helpless, and worthless. Men can learn
to recognize symptoms of masculine depression and take steps to
reclaim their lives and relationships, and the authors offer many
strategies for doing so. Numerous case examples are provided to
illustrate the various dynamics of male depression. New to this
edition are chapters on self-regulation and impulse control and the
application of evidence-based treatment for depression to the
symptoms of male depression. This is an essential resource for all
helping professionals who work with male clients, as well as for
men experiencing symptoms of depression and the people in their
lives.
In Overcoming Masculine Depression, psychologists John Lynch and
Christopher Kilmartin present a model that provides new ways of
understanding men's behaviors. This unique book does not portray
men as victims, but seeks to increase awareness that a great deal
of depression in men is misunderstood and quite often misdiagnosed.
Many men "act out" their symptoms through anger, workaholism, and
relationship conflict. Underlying these behaviors are chronic
feelings of being hopeless, helpless, and worthless. Men can learn
to recognize symptoms of masculine depression and take steps to
reclaim their lives and relationships, and the authors offer many
strategies for doing so. Numerous case examples are provided to
illustrate the various dynamics of male depression. New to this
edition are chapters on self-regulation and impulse control and the
application of evidence-based treatment for depression to the
symptoms of male depression. This is an essential resource for all
helping professionals who work with male clients, as well as for
men experiencing symptoms of depression and the people in their
lives.
Most North American colleges have programs that help students
understand the harm done to victims of sexual violence and, if
prosecuted, the potential consequences of their perpetrators.
However, only a few programs also address those aspects of
masculine culture that surround sexual assault. "Sexual Assault in
Context" addresses the undesirable aspects of masculine culture
that sustains the violation of women and girls. It examines several
typically overlooked patterns of behavior that provide the basis
for sexual assault and provides an overview of masculine
psychological development as a context for sexual assault. The book
also includes prevention strategies, information on funding and
consultation issues, and additional resources for investigating
further into male gender awareness and sexual assault.
The text's hands-on, practical approach, helps counseling
professionals negotiate educational, organizational, and logistical
issues in helping college men understand the gendered context of
sexual assault and harassment. This resource is intended to help
reduce the incidence of sexual assault on college campuses, as well
as help men gain a greater understanding of: cultural gender
pressures; relationship skills; their impact on others; and the
considerable influence male peer cultures have on how women are
treated.
"Sexual Assault in Context" provides an easy-to-read synopsis of
male gender and sexual assault education strategies. It is intended
as a resource for college counseling and/or violence prevention
programs, and for those interested in understanding the
psychological and social effects of the current culture of
masculinity.
Most North American colleges have programs that help students
understand the harm done to victims of sexual violence and, if
prosecuted, the potential consequences of their perpetrators.
However, only a few programs also address those aspects of
masculine culture that surround sexual assault. Sexual Assault in
Context addresses the undesirable aspects of masculine culture that
sustains the violation of women and girls. It examines several
typically overlooked patterns of behavior that provide the basis
for sexual assault and provides an overview of masculine
psychological development as a context for sexual assault. The book
also includes prevention strategies, information on funding and
consultation issues, and additional resources for investigating
further into male gender awareness and sexual assault.The text's
hands-on, practical approach, helps counseling professionals
negotiate educational, organizational, and logistical issues in
helping college men understand the gendered context of sexual
assault and harassment. This resource is intended to help reduce
the incidence of sexual assault on college campuses, as well as
help men gain a greater understanding of: cultural gender
pressures; relationship skills; their impact on others; and the
considerable influence male peer cultures have on how women are
treated.Sexual Assault in Context provides an easy-to-read synopsis
of male gender and sexual assault education strategies. It is
intended as a resource for college counseling and/or violence
prevention programs, and for those interested in understanding the
psychological and social effects of the current culture of
masculinity.
"Men's Violence Against Women" offers a balance of clinical and
social psychological theory and research, as well as prevention and
intervention techniques with the purpose of understanding and
ultimately ending gender-based violence. The authors address
several forms of violence, including rape, intimate partner
violence, stalking, and sexual harassment in a contemporary
linguistic style carefully crafted to avoid victim blaming.
Although most men do not perpetrate violence against women, such
violence is not a " women' s" issue; it will take the strength and
courage of both women and men to solve this human issue.
This book moves full circle in its coverage of the topic as it
explores the silent epidemic of men' s violence against women, the
grave consequences of this violence on both individuals and
society, and the historical and current foundations that serve to
both criminalize "and" tolerate men' s violence against women. The
authors describe a variety of efforts to treat both offenders and
victims highlighting both their vital importance and their
insufficiency in preventing violence. The final part of the book
contains descriptions of model violence prevention approaches and
techniques for implementing these programs. Readers are empowered
as they discover how they can be part of the solution.
"Men's Violence Against Women" is intended as a text for courses in
gender-based violence in a variety of disciplines including
psychology, sociology, and women's, men's, and/or gender studies.
The book is also a valuable resource for college and community
gender-based violence prevention and intervention program
providers.
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