Michael S. Kimmel's Masculinity As Homophobia
Michael S. Kimmel – Reading Reflection
I found “Masculinity as Homophobia” by Michael S. Kimmel to be a great read. I found it to be interesting to see how men perceive themselves in society. The reading focuses on the idea of power and men, along with the implications that come with trying to be seem and feel as the powerful one in society.
The reading starts off with the idea of Freudian psychoanalysis of power within males and what causes it. Having a father to compete with, and try to prove themselves. Then it goes into trying to prove yourself to society through peers, teachers, coaches, etc. Kimmel talks about the idea that the real fear for men is, “not the fear for women but of being ashamed of humiliated in front of other men, or
I found “Masculinity as Homophobia” by Michael S. Kimmel to be a great read. I found it to be interesting to see how men perceive themselves in society. The reading focuses on the idea of power and men, along with the implications that come with trying to be seem and feel as the powerful one in society.
The reading starts off with the idea of Freudian psychoanalysis of power within males and what causes it. Having a father to compete with, and try to prove themselves. Then it goes into trying to prove yourself to society through peers, teachers, coaches, etc. Kimmel talks about the idea that the real fear for men is, “not the fear for women but of being ashamed of humiliated in front of other men, or