Masculinity at the Movies

Masculinity at the Movies takes a deep dive into masculinity in film and how Hollywood movies continue to produce and promote masculine stereotypes that place boys and men in constraining patterns of behaviour. It is valuable text for students of Gender Studies, Media Studies, and Cultural Studies.

Thomas Keith teaches philosophy and gender studies at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, and Claremont Graduate University. He has written, directed, and produced numerous films, including Generation M: Misogyny in Media and Culture and The Bro Code: How Contemporary Culture Creates Sexist Men.

Introduction 1. How a Century of Movies Shaped Masculinity 2. Heroes, Villains, and Oafs, Oh My! 3. Black Masculinity at the Movies 4. Invisible Men: Native Men at the Movies 5. Reel Latinos 6. The Evolution of Asian Masculinity in Film 7. LGBTQ Masculine Representation 8. Animated Masculinity 9. It's Just a Joke! 10. Healthy Masculine Representation in Film