Routledge Challenging Myths of Masculinity - Sociology Book

Explore the complex relationship between male bodies and social expectations in Challenging Myths of Masculinity: Understanding Physical Cultures. Published by Routledge, this book examines the various myths that surround male bodywork and how society labels certain behaviors as atypical or problematic. From the study of bodybuilding and its association with gender inadequacy to the analysis of men seeking aesthetic cosmetic surgery, this work looks at how male appearance is judged. It also addresses the social pressures placed on men and boys regarding physical health and the obesity epidemic. This text provides an academic look at how physical cultures shape the way men are perceived and how they navigate societal standards of masculinity.