Guyland
Subtitle: the perilous world where boys become men
By: Michael Kimmel
Edition: 1st ed.
Publisher: Harper
Published: 2008
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 332
ISBN-13: 9780060831349; 9780060831356
Subjects: Maturation (Psychology); Man-woman relationships; Masculinity; Männliche Jugend; Young men; Pubertätskrise
Description: A leading authority in gender studies profiles American males between the ages of sixteen and twenty-six, offering insight into their belief systems, relationships, and preferences, in a report that also discusses the sources of violent and deviant behaviors. By the author of Manhood in America: A Cultural History.
Notes: "Understanding the critical years between 16 and 26"--Jacket.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [291-316]) and index.
Table of contents: title: Welcome to Guyland; title: "What's the rush?" : Guyland as a new stage of development; title: "Bros before hos" : the guy code; title: High school : boot camp for Guyland; title: The rites of almost-men : binge drinking, fraternity hazing, and the elephant walk; title: Sports crazy; title: Boys and their toys : Guyland's media; title: Babes in Boyland : pornography; title: Hooking up : sex in Guyland; title: Predatory sex and party rape; title: Girls in Guyland : eyes on the guys; title: "Just guys"