Masculinities in Egypt and the Arab World: Historical, Literary, and Social Science Perspectives: Cairo Papers in Social Science Vol. 33, No. 1 (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9789774166563)

While reflecting upon the Arab Spring, the essays in this collection cover several themes that include utilizing the concept of hegemonic masculinity in productive ways, the role of the state in promoting certain types of masculinities while devaluing and disciplining others, the potential role of feminism and activism in influencing masculinities, and the effects of colonialism, nationalism and postcolonialism, as well as war and violence. Presenting cases from Egypt, Lebanon, and Tunisia, they seek to humanize, contextualize, and historicize masculinities to particular times and places in the Middle East.

Author: Helen Rizzo
ISBN-10: 9774166566
ISBN-13: 9789774166563
Publisher: American University in Cairo Press
Language: English
Published: 01/14/2015
Pages: 146
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.55lbs
Size: 8.40h x 5.40w x 0.40d