Overview
The nature of masculinity is either treated critically from a sociological standpoint or analyzed from a psychological and spiritual perspective. Remaking Men argues that we must strive to bridge the gap between these separate traditions -- masculinity should neither be hijacked by the spiritual, Jung-influenced men's movement, nor discussed merely as a product of socio-political forces. Examining his own and other men's experience in a critical and lively discourse, David Tacey evades the simplistic optimism of the "inner journey" approach and the chronic pessimism of contemporary academic arguments, discussing such topics as father-absence, homoerotic desire and the dilemmas of feminine men. This is a fascinating look at masculinity for those who want to explore self and society with intelligence and soul. -- Denounces many popular uses of Jungian thought and argues that Jung has been distorted to suit a backlash political agenda -- Attacks Robert Bly's multi-million selling book Iron John
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Details
- ISBN-13: 9780415142410
- ISBN-10: 0415142415
- Publisher: Routledge
- Publish Date: May 1997
- Dimensions: 8.46 x 5.41 x 0.77 inches
- Shipping Weight: 0.67 pounds
- Page Count: 240
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