Masculinity and Male Codes of Honor in Modern France (e-bog) af Nye, Robert A.
Nye, Robert A. (forfatter)

Masculinity and Male Codes of Honor in Modern France e-bog

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Gender studies have become an area of great interest in many disciplines. Here, Nye examines the evolving definitions of masculinity in France since the eighteenth century. Specifically, Nye looks at how the aristocratic ethos of male honor, rooted in a society of landlords, hunters, and warriors, adapted to a society motivated by utilitarian values, town life, and rational law. He focuses o...
E-bog 509,93 DKK
Forfattere Nye, Robert A. (forfatter)
Udgivet 18 marts 1993
Genrer JFSJ2
Sprog English
Format pdf
Beskyttelse LCP
ISBN 9780195364392
Gender studies have become an area of great interest in many disciplines. Here, Nye examines the evolving definitions of masculinity in France since the eighteenth century. Specifically, Nye looks at how the aristocratic ethos of male honor, rooted in a society of landlords, hunters, and warriors, adapted to a society motivated by utilitarian values, town life, and rational law. He focuses on the cultural practices and mentality of middle and upper class males and the appeal of their codes to men throughout French society.