Literature Masculine psychology

1 literature

1.1 eugene monick
1.2 susan faludi
1.3 david deida
1.4 robert bly
1.5 robert moore , douglas gillette

literature

the study of masculine psychology has brought publication of several books.

eugene monick

in books phallos: sacred image of masculine , castration , male rage, monick correlates male sexuality , spirituality, arguing phallos (erect penis) of existential god-image men. presents thesis there difference between masculinity , patriarchy. author argues there deep need within men participate in fraternity men , have maleness recognized other men, our society not take account. author claims results these needs become frustrated , manifest in anti-social behavior , activities, such hazing rituals.

the author says puzzling live in considers male-dominated society, , yet little work has been done understand archetypal basis of masculinity. suggests may due societal assumption of male superiority, founded on belief 1 should not question deemed right , superior.

susan faludi

susan faludi, noted feminist author, published stiffed: betrayal of american man in 1999. in book claims in 20th century men suffered breakdown of patriarchal structures.

david deida

david deida, noted author , spiritual practitioner, published way of superior man: spiritual guide mastering challenges of woman, work, , sexual desire in 1997. in book argues time evolve beyond (first-stage) macho jerk ideal, spine , no heart. time evolve beyond (second-stage) sensitive , caring wimp ideal, heart , no spine. heart , spine must united in single man, , gone beyond in fullest expression of love , consciousness possible, requires deep relaxation infinite openness of present moment. , takes new kind of (third-stage) guts. way of superior man. literary critiques of david deida include fact encourages men express sexuality in manner still reflects same attitudes.

robert bly

robert bly inspired mythopoetic men s movement 1990 book iron john: book men consisting of retellings of archetypal male myths , analysis of grimms fairy tale iron john .

robert moore , douglas gillette

robert l. moore , douglas gillette collaborated on series of 5 books on male psychology , mythopoetic aspects of human development, including king, warrior, magician, lover, , book exploring each of these 4 archetypes. book , authors considered important parts of men s movement in latter part of 20th century.