The Persistence of Global Masculinism: Discourse, Gender and Neo-Colonial Re-Articulations of Violence

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This book examines whether we are witnessing the resilience, persistence and adaptation of masculinist discourses and practices at both domestic and international levels in the contemporary global context. Beginning with an innovative conceptualisation of masculinism, the book draws on interdisciplinary work to analyse its contours and practices across four case studies. From the anti-feminist backlash that can be found in various men’s rights movements, and responses to gender-based and sexual violence, to the masculinist underpinnings of human rights discourse, and modes of intervention to protect, including drone warfare. This interdisciplinary work will appeal to students and scholars of gender studies, security and international relations, and sociology. Front Matter ....Pages i-x Introduction (Lucy Nicholas, Christine Agius)....Pages 1-29 #Notallmen, #Menenism, Manospheres and Unsafe Spaces: Overt and Subtle Masculinism in Anti-“PC” Discourse (Lucy Nicholas, Christine Agius)....Pages 31-59 Real Victims, Real Men, Real Feminists, Real Sluts. The Persistent Masculinist Collapse of Gender-based Violence Discourses (Lucy Nicholas, Christine Agius)....Pages 61-87 Muscular Humanitarian Intervention (Lucy Nicholas, Christine Agius)....Pages 89-114 Drones and the Politics of Protection (Lucy Nicholas, Christine Agius)....Pages 115-140 Conclusion (Lucy Nicholas, Christine Agius)....Pages 141-151 Back Matter ....Pages 153-189