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Achilles effect

by Crystal Smith

Masculinity in popular cultureMasculinity in motion picturesMasculinity in literatureMen in literatureMen in motion pictures

Explores gender bias in the entertainment aimed at primary school boys, focusing on the dominant themes in children's TV shows, toy advertising, movies and books; gender stereotypes of both sexes, male dominance, negative portrayals of fathers, breaking of the mother/son bond and the devaluing of femininity.

Writing a summary for young readers…

For young readers

Book data: Open Library