Men and masculinities in global English language teaching /

This book looks at men, masculinity and heterosexuality in global English language teaching. It examines contemporary theories in masculinity studies and applies these to issues such as the idealization of white male bodies, the impact of male bonding and the effects of marriage, singleness and sexu...

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Main Author:	Appleby, Roslyn (Author)
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	New York : Palgrave Macmillan, 2014.
Subjects:	English language > Study and teaching > Foreign countries. English language > Study and teaching > Social aspects > Foreign countries. Sex differences in education. Male teachers. Education and globalization. FOREIGN LANGUAGE STUDY / English as a Second Language. LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Linguistics / Sociolinguistics. LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Study & Teaching.

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Summary:	This book looks at men, masculinity and heterosexuality in global English language teaching. It examines contemporary theories in masculinity studies and applies these to issues such as the idealization of white male bodies, the impact of male bonding and the effects of marriage, singleness and sexual desire on men's personal lives and professional aspirations. It analyzes a range of sources, including tales of adventurers and castaways, fictional characters in the arts and popular culture and includes empirical studies of Western men teaching English in conversation schools and universities in Japan. Through these diverse approaches, the book explores many current concerns around teacher identity, gender and intercultural sexuality in a global industry.
Physical Description:	xv, 175 pages ; 23 cm.
Bibliography:	Includes bibliographical references (pages 158-170) and index.
ISBN:	9781137331786 (hardback) 113733178X (hardback)