Describes stereotypes about boys and men, explains that it is okay for boys to look or act in ways or be interested in things that do not fit the stereotype of masculinity, and provides guidance on preventing and dealing with sexism and gender discrimination at school and in other settings.
Attempts to help parents and educators better understand boys are they truly are by showing how males, beginning at a young age, are systematically steered away from their emotional lives toward silence, solitude, and distrust.
alternative sources of power and manhood for young men
Jamiolkowski, Raymond M
1997
Discusses reasons why teenage boys engage in sex, the consequences of irresponsible sexual activity, and alternative ways for young men to feel good about themselves.
A collection of articles that address the various views people hold about gender roles, addressing topics such as biological differences between men and women, women's changing roles in society, gender bias, and male/female relationships.
Explores how like most men the author was raised to fight, close off his emotional self, and objectify women, recounting how his personal experiences helped him understand the consequences of raising men to be aggressive.
Collects heroic, inspirational tales for boys, including "D-Day and the Beach Called Omaha, " "The Thin Red Line, " "The Flight of the Nez Perces, " "The Yangtze Incident, " "The Demons of Camerone, " and others.
Offers insight into the behaviors and feelings of boys, examining the question of what boys need to become emotionally whole men, and arguing that American culture is forcing boys into lives of isolation, shame, and anger by suppressing their emotional lives in service to ideals of manhood.
Looks at masculine identities and concepts of manliness from throughout history and examines contemporary issues of male sexuality and same-sex identity.
