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Fashioning Masculinity

By Michele Cohen, Michele Cohen

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Fashioning Masculinity

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"Fashioning Masculinity" is a comparison of Anglo-French relations in the eighteenth century, themes of gender, nationality, identity and masculinity with perceptions of today. The fashioning of English gentlemen in the eighteenth century was modelled on French practices. At the same time, however, the French and their language were disparaged. Michele Cohen show how cultural relations between the two states were constructed as relations of seduction and desire. There was anxiety on the part of the English over the effect of French practices on English masculinity and the virtue of English women. By the end of the century representing the French as an effeminate Other was integral to the forging of English, masculine, national identity. Taciturnity became emblematic of the English gentleman's depth of mind and masculinity. Sprightly conversation and speaking foreign languages was seen as representing the shallow and inferior intellect of English women, and of the French of both sexes.
Product details
Edition:
1
Number of Pages:
192
Release Date:
1996-12-01
Publication Date:
1996-10-10
Publisher:
Routledge
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
0415107369
ISBN13:
9780415107365
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
380 g
Height:
145 cm
Width:
222 cm
Thickness:
14 cm
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