Alternative masculinities in feminist speculative fiction : a new man /

Alternative masculinities in feminist speculative fiction : a new man /

This book demonstrates how feminist utopias are united by an interest in replacing patriarchal masculinities with an improved, egalitarian alternative. It analyzes the centrality of such alternative masculinities to the ideal society and the ways feminist fiction contributes to discussions surroundi...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Pitts, Michael, 1987- (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Lanham, Maryland : Lexington Books, [2021]
Subjects:
Science fiction, American > History and criticism.
Speculative fiction, American > History and criticism.
Masculinity in literature.
Utopias in literature.
American fiction > Women authors > History and criticism.
Feminist fiction, American > History and criticism.
American fiction > 20th century > History and criticism.
American fiction > 21st century > History and criticism.
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Summary:This book demonstrates how feminist utopias are united by an interest in replacing patriarchal masculinities with an improved, egalitarian alternative. It analyzes the centrality of such alternative masculinities to the ideal society and the ways feminist fiction contributes to discussions surrounding the ongoing crisis of American masculinity.
Physical Description:ix, 157 pages ; 24 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 145-153) and index.
ISBN:9781793636607
1793636605