Movies & Masculinity
How Films Shape our Understanding of Gender Norms
Towards a Better Understanding of Film, Mental Health, and Modern MasculinityFrom the counselor and YouTube star behind Psych Cinema comes a collection of essays examining the representation of masculinity in our society and the movies we know and love.Gender identity meets film theory. The film industry has been a historically male-dominated platform heavily focused on male-centric storytelling. And in an age of #MeToo, #TimesUp, mass shooters, and radical nationalism, the conversation around masculine identity is more recognized than ever. With psychological profiles, cinematic tropes, and in-depth analysis, Movies & Masculinity shares how film influences and shapes the male psyche as much as it represents and mirrors their behavior.Toxic movies or toxic traits? Is your favorite movie protagonist a narcissist? Does he suffer from PTSD? Have the men in film normalized behaviors not generally condoned in society? And what is toxic masculinity exactly? Using examples from classics like Taxi Driver and Fight Club, to modern blockbusters like Black Panther and Midsommar, Movies & Masculinity guides readers through questions like:Can men’s mental health be dangerous to our society?Do films promote or cause real-life violence?How do male gender norms affect women?If you enjoyed books like The Psychology of Superheroes, Batman and Psychology, or Cinematic Sociology, then it’s time to finally explore the male gaze with Movies & Masculinity.
Psych Cinema-A Licensed Professional Counselor and respected YouTube and pop culture voice examines psychology, mental health, and modern masculinity in the movies we love. The primary target audience will be film lovers who enjoy deeper analysis of films from a specific lens. In the case of Psych Cinema, the lens of psychology and mental health. The secondary target audience will be individuals with a high interest in psychology and mental health. Finally, the book will also be of interest to individuals that are interested in gender politics and presentation.
| Autor: | Hetterly, Jonathan |
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| ISBN: | 9781642503609 |
| Sprache: | Englisch |
| Produktart: | Kartoniert / Broschiert |
| Verlag: | Ingram Publishers Services |
| Veröffentlicht: | 01.04.2021 |
| Untertitel: | How Films Shape our Understanding of Gender Norms |
| Schlagworte: | PERFORMING ARTS / Film / History & Criticism PSYCHOLOGY / Mental Health PSYCHOLOGY / Movements / Psychoanalysis SOCIAL SCIENCE / Gender Studies SOCIAL SCIENCE / Popular Culture |
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