Guyland : The Perilous World Where Boys Become Men
Guyland : The Perilous World Where Boys Become Men
- ISBN 13:
9780060831356
- ISBN 10:
0060831359
- Edition: 1st
- Format: Paperback
- Copyright: 02/10/2010
- Publisher: HarperCollins Publications
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Summary
The passage from adolescence to adulthood was once clear. Today, growing up has become more complex and confusing, as young men drift casually through college and beyond—hanging out, partying, playing with tech toys, watching sports. But beneath the appearance of a simple extended boyhood, a more dangerous social world has developed, far away from the traditional signposts and cultural signals that once helped boys navigate their way to manhood—a territory Michael Kimmel has identified as "Guyland."
In mapping the troubling social world where men are now made, Kimmel offers a view into the minds and times of America's sons, brothers, and boyfriends, and he works toward redefining what it means to be a man today—and tomorrow. Only by understanding this world and this life stage can we enable young men to chart their own paths, stay true to themselves, and emerge safely from Guyland as responsible and fully formed male adults.
“Just as Reviving Ophelia introduced readers to the culture of teenage girls, Guyland takes us to the land of young men.” -Mary Pipher, Ph.D., author of Reviving Ophelia
“Guyland takes up where Real Boys left off...a must-read for parents, teachers, coaches, young women who are so confused by the guys in their midst-and for guys themselves who yearn to break free of unwritten rules that leave them half a man, rather than a whole person.” -William Pollack, author of Real Boys
“Engaging...provocative....The book raises important questions....A useful, highly readable overview of an important social phenomenon.” -Kirkus Reviews
“A deft exploration grounded in research....Kimmel offers a highly practical guide to male youth.” -Publishers Weekly