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.   Views: 351  Reply to This  Replies to
This Discussion  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.  For sure =)  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 to say.  What is it?  (Same question for Mr.
Hopper.)  Best survey I know is Manhood in the Making by David
Gilmore, who explores Spain, Truk, French Polynesia, China, the
Semai, and others.  I doubt he has