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1 online resource (170 pages) |
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text file |
| Summary |
Scott Richardson gives us a finely detailed experiential account of how gender and teaching are woven together in public schools. Through his own memories and the narrativized experiences of his research subjects, Richardson demonstrates both the institutional benefits associated with being male and the fragility of masculinity. Membership in the "Boys' Club" of hypermasculinity requires constant checking, surveillance, and choices that fit within the narrow range of dominant masculinity (so well detailed by R.W. Connell). Richardson's causal style parallels the ease with which men in leaders. |
| Contents |
Owen and Scott -- Scott -- Owen -- Fairfield Elementary -- Alex's Year Begins -- Alex's Year -- Alex's Year Ends -- Dru -- Sources. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Male elementary school teachers -- Social conditions.
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Male elementary school teachers. |
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Social conditions. |
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Male elementary school teachers -- Psychology.
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Psychology. |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| Other Form: |
Print version |
| ISBN |
9789462090019 |
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9462090017 |
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