masculinity

Thirteen-year-old Elio is struggling with "coming of age"--first love, first heartbreak, first real fight (which lands him in the hospital), and what it means to be a "man", a true friend, and an ally, as well as how to overcome a culture of toxic masculinity.

"An impoverished fifteen-year-old linebacker grapples with ideas about strength and masculinity after the dope-dealing father he idolized goes missing"--Provided by publisher.

Therapist Andrew Smiler addresses the topic of masculinity in the wake of the MeToo movement, examining the societal impacts of "toxic" masculinity, including bullying behavior, rape culture, early male mortality, how men are encouraged not to express their feelings, the sexual objectification of women, and male attitudes toward fatherhood, asking whether--and how--we need to change our attitudes toward masculinity in the twenty-first century.

"A growing up guidebook for young boys"--Provided by publisher.

With increasing pressure to be athletic and muscular, how can we help boys to feel happy and confident simply being themselves? Being You is an easy-to-read, evidence-based guide to developing positive body image for boys aged 12+, tackling everything from social media and exercise to nutrition and mental health.

"Internet humorist James Breakwell, author of Only Dead on the Inside and Bare Minimum Parenting, gets more personal in How to Be a Man (Whatever that Means), a collection essays exploring his often-confusing relationship with masculinity through memories and witty observations"--.

"Exploring issues of masculinity and patriarchy from both a personal and cultural standpoint through the lens of a Black man, this deeply personal collection . . . tackles the complex realities of men's lives today and their significance for society"--OCLC.

Explores the state of masculinity today, whether toxic masculinity actually exists, how it affects others, and how changes in men's and women's roles may or may not be something to fear.

"Michael Ian Black takes a poignant look at manhood, written in the form of a heartfelt letter to his teenage son before he leaves for college. Black offers a radical plea for rethinking masculinity and teaching young men to give and receive love"--Provided by publisher.