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Boys will be boys, breaking the link between masculinity and violence, Myriam Miedzian

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Boys will be boys, breaking the link between masculinity and violence, Myriam Miedzian

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 319-337)

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Boys will be boys

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

22507026

Responsibility statement

Myriam Miedzian

Sub title

breaking the link between masculinity and violence

Summary

Argues that masculine socialization is responsible for most violence in the United States and offers a practical plan for negating this pattern and reducing violent behavior in boys

Table Of Contents

When male behavior is the norm -- "Real men," "Wimps," and our national security -- "Boys will be boys" -- Where have all the fathers gone? -- "You can't trust men with kids" and other objections answered -- When boys and babies meet -- Alternatives to fistfights and bullying -- Taking the glory out of war and unlearning bigotry -- Changing the male mind-set -- The culture of violence -- Sports: when winning is the only thing, can violence be far away? -- TV: the babysitter that teaches violence -- Films and videos: when blood and guts is fun -- Music and wrestling: the "joys" of rape, Satanism, and bigotry -- When the toy store looks like a military arsenal -- Taking children out of the commercial market

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