"So, this was for a gender studies paper called masculinites that I chose to focus my essay on a more anthropological look at rites of passage. If I had the time I would have wanted to compare a lot more the two cultures of Papa New Guinna and…"
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Help: Anthropology of Masculinities
Started this discussion. Last reply by Pete Franklin on Wednesday. 12 Replies 0 Likes
Am going to start an essay in a about a month that explores different cultures understandings and perceptions of masculine and manliness; particularly pertaining to rites of passage. Just…Continue
Why are women attracted to men in uniform at all?
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I apologise if this topic has been done before. If so, can someone please direct me to the previous discussion? I saw an ad recently that was endeavoring to persuade me that some deodorant would have…Continue
Zombies; whats the attraction?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Subgenius Nov 24, 2012. 92 Replies 0 Likes
I'm 21, and it may just be my generation, but I have noticed that there is a large emphasis on zombies in the imagination of men/boys. I heard a friend suggest that they are the new aliens. But in…Continue
Is Individualism a Fantasy?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Will Gentile Oct 5, 2012. 12 Replies 0 Likes
So I was reading and I found this quote: "But if values are matters of individual preferences mediated solely by money, how can society hold together, and how can we distinguish between good and bad…Continue
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Rick Shelton replied to Pete Franklin's discussion Help: Anthropology of Masculinities"There are lots of books that while not specific to the topic have information regarding Rituals of Manhood, unfortunately no names come directly to mind."
David F. replied to Pete Franklin's discussion Help: Anthropology of Masculinities"I think you will need to explore both the rough and the refined and how they are exemplified."
Pete Franklin replied to Pete Franklin's discussion Help: Anthropology of Masculinities"Cheers.But Mr. Dolph is quite accurate, so far I just have a topic and a date. The essay is supposed to be a product of the research, not a yarn.My essay demands reading and research.Know of any excellent sources Will?"
Pete Franklin replied to Pete Franklin's discussion Help: Anthropology of Masculinities"For sure =)"
Will replied to Pete Franklin's discussion Help: Anthropology of Masculinities"How do you write about something for research? Read, I get. But writing doesn't gather data for the writer; it requires that he has it.
Or is this a way of forcing yourself to do the research? I make notes as I program: …"
Rob Hopper replied to Pete Franklin's discussion Help: Anthropology of Masculinities"some people just like to write about things for their own personal research. Its a level of intelligence and data gathering. Those kinds of people already have the essay-writing formats drilled into them and everything they write comes in this form."
"I doubt he has a theory already to present. He likely just has a topic.
My guess is that it's for a college anthropology class. That's why he used the word…"
Will replied to Pete Franklin's discussion Help: Anthropology of Masculinities"I'm not getting it. If you have a story/theory/observation/compilation to tell, I can understand why you want to write it down. But you want to write, so you're looking for data? You must already have something you want…"
Rob Hopper replied to Pete Franklin's discussion Help: Anthropology of Masculinities"Id like to read this when you finish. I am working on a book of masculinity and wouldnt mind using some of your references if you dont mind? Of course credit will be given where credit is due."
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Am going to start an essay in a about a month that explores different cultures understandings and perceptions of masculine and manliness; particularly pertaining to rites of passage. Just wondering if anyone knows, off the cuff, any splendid examples of various cultures to employ as examples to compare to western masculinities. See More
Robert Brown replied to Pete Franklin's discussion Why are women attracted to men in uniform at all?"exactly"
Robert Brown replied to Pete Franklin's discussion Why are women attracted to men in uniform at all?"Marine dress blues man. we just look damn good. we are usually in excellant physical condition. and we are cocky sonsabitches. we dont give a fuck about political correctness. and we are all certin we are the best in the world. we are sure of…"
Jack Bauer replied to Pete Franklin's discussion Why are women attracted to men in uniform at all?"Probably more of a "Dear Penthouse Forum" thing in those cases.
JB"
Rick Shelton replied to Pete Franklin's discussion Why are women attracted to men in uniform at all?"Postmen, milkmen, security guards? Maybe its a job thing. They're thinking that hey, this guy has a job so he has at least some money that he can spend on me."
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