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Macho men in South African gyms : the idealization of spornosexuality
- Title
- Macho men in South African gyms : the idealization of spornosexuality / Jacques Rothmann.
- Author
- Rothmann, Jacques
- Publication
- Cham, Switzerland : Palgrave Macmillan, [2022]
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Details
- Description
- xxi, 237 pages : illustrations (chiefly color); 22 cm.
- Summary
- This book explores the experiences of self-identified heterosexual and gay men in contemporary South African gym contexts, particularly as it relates to how the intersection of spornosexual and inclusive masculinities inform their views and enactment of their masculine and sexual identities. Chapters engage with findings from an in-depth qualitative sociological exploration on issues surrounding these masculinities among men living in South Africa who engage in gym work. The author demonstrates that men, when given the opportunity to reflect on their own and the masculinity of others, acknowledge how they promote softer, kinder, disciplined, playful, and sexually agentic masculinities through their look and touch. Jacques Rothmann is an Associate Professor in Sociology at the North-West University, Potchefstroom campus, South Africa. His key research interests include gay and masculinities studies. He was awarded a National Research Foundation (NRF) Y-Rating for research expertise in sexuality studies in 2020.
- Series Statement
- Palgrave studies in masculinity, sport and exercise
- Subject
- Men > Health and hygiene > Social aspects > South Africa
- Gay men > Health and hygiene > Social aspects > South Africa
- Masculinity > South Africa
- Physical fitness centers > South Africa
- Masculinity
- Men > Health and hygiene > Social aspects
- Physical fitness centers
- Men
- Gender identity
- Gay men
- Sexual minorities
- LGBTQ+ people
- Masculinities
- Gender expression
- Gay men > Health and hygiene
- Social aspects
- South Africa
- Bibliography (note)
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Call Number
- JFD 23-754
- ISBN
- 9783031154393
- 3031154398
- 9783031154409 (canceled/invalid)
- OCLC
- 1346316292
- Author
- Rothmann, Jacques, author.
- Title
- Macho men in South African gyms : the idealization of spornosexuality / Jacques Rothmann.
- Publisher
- Cham, Switzerland : Palgrave Macmillan, [2022]
- Type of Content
- text
- Type of Medium
- unmediated
- Type of Carrier
- volume
- Series
- Palgrave studies in masculinity, sport and exercise
- Bibliography
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Other Form:
- ebook version : 9783031154409
- Research Call Number
- JFD 23-754