47 pages 1 hour read

Gail Bederman

Manliness and Civilization: A Cultural History of Gender and Race in the United States, 1880-1917

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1995

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Gail Bederman's Manliness and Civilization is praised for its nuanced analysis of gender, race, and civilization in late 19th and early 20th-century America. Critics laud its interdisciplinary approach and depth of research. Some find the dense academic language challenging, but most agree it is a vital contribution to gender and cultural studies.

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Who Should Read Manliness and Civilization?

Readers who relish critical gender studies, cultural history, and examinations of masculinity and race will find Manliness and Civilization by Gail Bederman compelling. Similar to The Gender Knot by Allan G. Johnson and Masculinity Studies & Feminist Theory by Judith Kegan Gardiner, it appeals to those intrigued by the social construction of manliness.

Recommended

Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Genre
Education
Topics
Education
Sociology
History: World
Themes
Identity: Gender
Emotions/Behavior: Fear
Emotions/Behavior: Conflict