‘Hotel Silence’ Unpacks a Crisis of Masculinity
The protagonist's blind allegiance to dominant conceptions of masculinity is so ingrained in his psyche that he never contemplates resistance.
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‘Eastman Was Here’ Is Curious, Assured and Compelling
There's a ghostly suggestion of Philip Roth's writing voice in Portnoy's Complaint in this novel; a relatively calm voice, this time in the third person, documenting the madness.
The Hidden Gender Roles in ‘Narcos’
Narcos has a "no girls allowed" quality that threads throughout the show -- to its detriment.
‘Of Beards and Men’ Is a Fascinating Through-line of Social and Cultural History
Senior lecturer in history at Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio Christopher Oldstone-Moore leads the reader through a sober but thought-provoking history of facial hair -- and not just men's.
Buttoned Up: Clothing, Conformity, and White-Collar Masculinity by Erynn Masi de Casanova
Office culture is full of passive aggressions and radical uncertainties. Buttoned Up is a delightfully firm hook on which to hang your hat, if hats are your thing.
Aziz Ansari Reverses Gender Roles in ‘Master of None’
Master of None was made for millennial men who can relate to Dev’s relationship struggles.
Callous Masculinity and Robot Sexuality Conflict in ‘Ex Machina’
Ex Machina doesn’t indict all nerds, but it does use the type to make a set of predictable points about masculinity, ego, and empathy.