August 26, 2006
Book: Manipulating Masculinity
War and Gender in Modern British and American Literature
by Kathy Janette Phillips
Description
In this study, Kathy Janette Phillips uses literature from World War I, World War II, the Vietnam War and the Iraq wars to argue that labelling broadly human traits 'feminine' helps societies manipulate men to war. Phillips also shows that damning pleasure fuels wars by encouraging the displacement of sexuality into violence.
Contents
Introduction
Background: Sexuality and War
World War I: No Half-Men at the Front
World War II: No Lace on His Drawers
The Vietnam War: Out from Under Momma's Apron
Conclusion
Epilogue: The Wars against Iraq: Red Alert on Girly Boys
Works Cited
thanks Diederik
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