Sexualised Masculinity

Men’s Bodies in 21st Century Media Culture

John Mercer, Clarissa Smith (Northumbria University, UK)

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Routledge
10 February 2025

Media studies; Gender studies, gender groups; Gender studies: men

Sexualised Masculinity: Men’s Bodies in 21st Century Media Culture explores evolving portrayals of masculinity in contemporary media, focusing on the increasing eroticisation of the male body.

This book examines how traditional and digital media – from films and television to social media platforms and fashion – have transformed the ways masculinity is represented and perceived. Through a wide array of case studies, it highlights how male bodies are now sites of erotic value, challenging long-standing norms and expectations. By exploring both global and local media, John Mercer and Clarissa Smith provide insights into the shifting landscape of gender and sexuality, offering a critical perspective on how masculinity is consumed, performed, and commodified in today’s world.

This book is essential for students and scholars in fields such as gender studies, media studies, cultural studies and social history, and is particularly relevant for those interested in understanding the intersections of masculinity, media and sexuality in the 21st century.

The Open Access version of this book, available at http://www.taylorfrancis.com, has been made available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives (CC BY-NC-ND) 4.0 license.

By: John Mercer, Clarissa Smith (Northumbria University, UK)
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
Weight: 480g
ISBN: 9780815367901
ISBN 10: 0815367902
Pages: 254
Publication Date: 10 February 2025
Audience: College/higher education , Primary , A / AS level
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

John Mercer is Professor of Gender and Sexuality at Birmingham City University, UK. Clarissa Smith is Professor of Sexual Culture and Media at Northumbria University, UK.