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Paying for Masculinity
Men commit crimes. Men are violent. Men start wars. Men have power. In Paying for Masculinity, Murray Knuttila argues that male dominance is best understood in the context of the particular mode of gender practice -- hegemonic masculinity -- that typifies patriarchal gender orders. This mode of masculinity permeates our society, media and culture. It persists because of "the patriarchal dividend" -- men directly benefit from their dominance in society. But these benefits exact a price, first and foremost from women and girls. But, as boys and men are under pressure to "man up," they too pay the costs: they die younger, go to prison, restrict their emotions and blunt their humanity. Simply put, men need to understand that the costs of practising this mode of masculinity far outweigh the benefits. Knuttila's conceptual framework allows him to trace the history of the patriarchal dividend through various aspects of patriarchal capitalism, demonstrating how ingrained it is in our society, and to illustrate ways of encouraging non-hegemonic forms of masculinity, which are ultimately to the benefit of everyone.
State Theories
This text updates the historical context of theories of the state by considering the impact of the decline of the welfare state in the post-Fordist era, the collapse of communism, and the emergence of global, information-based economies.
Introducing Sociology
In this major revision of his earlier Sociology Revisited, Murray Knuttila examines the trends and theories in the discipline of sociology. Although each of these perspectives--structural functionalist, Marxist and neo-Marxist, symbolic interactionist--offers insights into understanding the human condition and society, none can provide satisfactory answers to all the questions that sociologists pose. Knuttila proposes an alternative approach--adapted from the work of British sociologist Anthony Giddens and infused with the philosophy of the American sociologist C.W. Mills-- that begins by examining the structure or organization of biological reproduction and material production within a soci...
Introducing Sociology: Introducing Sociology
A concise, unique approach to the critical analysis of sociology, with an overview of the development of social theory.
The Prairie Agrarian Movement Revisited
"The formation of the Territorial Grain Growers Association in 1901 was not the only important event in the early history of what has come to be known broadly as the agrarian movement in the Canadian prairies, but it was a defining moment in some respects. Arguably it signalled the formation of an agrarian class, but at least it was an indicator of an awakening of a democratic consciousness among family farmers. Ultimately, the Association provided a venue for analysis and critique, the development of strategies and tactics, and of course the nurturing of leadership and organizational forms that would have a profound influence upon politics and the state in the three prairie provinces and the Dominion, as well as the creation of co-operatives and other forms of direct action. These eighteen essays honouring the 100th anniversary (in 2001) of the formation of the TGGA explore important aspects of the historical legacy of the agrarian movement and contemplate their relevance to the current setting for the rural prairies."--pub. desc.
Heritage and Hope
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That Man Partridge
This document attempts to understand the life and times of E.A. (Edward Alexander) Partridge. It presents Partridge and encourages to tries to make sense of his life, who he was, what he became, how he acted, and what he thought, by placing him in the context of his society and the historical period in which he lived. The document presents what we know about the life of Partridge in order to better understand the processes through which human individuals are on the one hand moulded and fashioned by history and society while they mould and shape history and society themselves.
State Theories
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Visionaries, Crusaders, and Firebrands
It's visionary, principled leaders-not just policies and programs-that are key to the NDP's importance in Canadian public life
