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Gender Trouble Down Under: Australian Masculinities
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One of the bits of queer theory that seems to have stuck is the idea of masculinity as a kind of drag. The more you do it, the more insecure you look. David Coad shows that gender and sexuality have always been troubled concepts for Australians. This well-researched book is carefully argued throughout. It is also vivid, full of lively instances and entirely readable - Alan Sinfield, Professor of English, University of Sussex
As an introduction to the history of Australian masculinity and its inherent queerness, and as a sampler in cultural studies, this book is ideal- Australian Book Review
One of the bits of queer theory that seems to have stuck is the idea of masculinity as a kind of drag. The more you do it, the more insecure you look. David Coad shows that gender and sexuality have always been troubled concepts for Australians. This well-researched book is carefully argued throughout. It is also vivid, full of lively instances and entirely readable - Alan Sinfield, Professor of English, University of Sussex
As an introduction to the history of Australian masculinity and its inherent queerness, and as a sampler in cultural studies, this book is ideal- Australian Book Review
191 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2003
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March 12, 2020
Such an incredible book that has been a stalwart of more deeply understanding the troubled relationship that Australia has with gender.
Really recommended.
Really recommended.
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