Men in Pink Collars: Interviews with America’s Smallest—and Newest—Working Minority - Couverture souple

O'Dell, Cary

Couverture souple

ISBN 13 : 9798895431054

Editeur : Austin Macauley Publishers, 2025

Synopsis

What is it like to work in a sometimes literal 'no man's land'?
For decades, countless books, theses, and articles have explored what happens when women bravely cross gender lines in employment, taking on roles as lawyers, firefighters, or coal miners. But what about men who venture into traditionally 'pink collar' jobs?
Inspired by Studs Terkel's seminal oral history Working, Men in Pink Collars delves into the lives of men who have embraced so-called 'women's work.' This fascinating collection of interviews features male nurses, social workers, librarians, flight attendants, early childhood educators, stay-at-home dads, office workers, dental hygienists, nannies, midwives, interior designers, and musicians who play stereotypically 'feminine' instruments. It also highlights male cheerleaders, baton twirlers, synchronized swimmers, and even two men who could only publish their romance novels under female pen names.
The book examines why these men chose their careers, how they navigate their professional spaces, and the challenges they face from stereotypes and assumptions, both on and off the job. It also explores the unique advantages and limitations their gender brings, offering a compelling look at the dynamics of gender, work, and identity.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Cary O'Dell is a graduate of Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, and the author of the books: Women Pioneers in Television and June Cleaver was a Feminist! Reconsidering the Female Characters of Early Television, as well as four other titles. He works for the Library of Congress and resides in Culpeper, Virginia.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Austin Macauley Publishers
• Date d'édition: 2025
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 13: 9798895431054
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 328
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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