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Routledge Behold the Man - Male Beauty in Media Study

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Behold the Man: The Hype and Selling of Male Beauty in Media and Culture offers the first comprehensive study of how media projections shape society. Published by Routledge as part of the Haworth Gay & Lesbian Studies series, this book examines the creation of the idealized male image and how these representations are interpreted across all genders and sexual orientations. By investigating the connection between media imagery and the self-esteem of adolescent and adult males, this work provides research and examples to identify complex societal problems from multiple angles. It is an essential resource for understanding the role of media in defining masculinity and the impact of beauty standards on the individual.

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This Routledge publication serves as the first comprehensive study regarding how images of male beauty are projected onto society.

The text explores how media creates the image of the idealized male and how these images are interpreted by all genders.

Research included in this book examines the effects of media beauty standards on the self-esteem of adolescent and adult males.

Part of the Haworth Gay & Lesbian Studies series, this book provides diverse angles through research and specific examples.

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hardcover
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Amazon UK
Release Date
07 January 1999
Listed Since
30 December 2006

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