ISBN:
9780415153461
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0415153468
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9780415153478
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0415153476
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0203277414
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9780203277416
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0203442830
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9780203442838
Language:
English
Pages:
Online Ressource (viii, 208 p.)
Edition:
Online-Ausg.
Parallel Title:
Print version Uncertain masculinities
DDC:
305.23509421
Keywords:
Teenage boys Social conditions
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England
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London
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Minority teenagers Social conditions
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England
;
London
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Masculinity England
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London
;
Socialization England
;
London
;
Ethnicity England
;
London
;
Social surveys England
;
London
;
Teenage boys Social conditions
;
Minority teenagers Social conditions
;
Masculinity
;
Socialization
;
Ethnicity
;
Social surveys
;
Ethnicity
;
Social surveys
;
Teenage boys Social conditions
;
Socialization
;
Minority teenagers Social conditions
;
Masculinity
;
FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS ; Life Stages ; Adolescence
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FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS ; Life Stages ; Teenagers
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Ethnicity
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Masculinity
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Social surveys
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Socialization
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Teenage boys ; Social conditions
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England ; London
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Electronic books
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Electronic books
Abstract:
This book takes a fascinating tour through the problems and opportunities facing teenage boys and young men, addressing one of the most important questions of our time: what does 'masculinity' mean today?
Description / Table of Contents:
1. Gender, 'race' and the peer group: the school and neighbourhood contexts2. The social construction of youthful masculinities: peer group sub-cultures -- 3. Marriage, families and relationships: images and expectations -- 4. Work: changing structures, changing opportunities -- 5. Culture, leisure and crime -- 6. Conclusion: boys and men.
Note:
Includes bibliographical references (p. [200]-204) and index. - Description based on print version record
