Abstract:

The gender-neutral society -- Manliness as stereotype -- Manly assertion -- Manly nihilism -- Womanly nihilism -- The manly liberal -- Manly virtue -- Masculinity -- Philosophy -- Masculinity -- Political aspects -- Sex role -- Assertiveness (Psychology) Nature and nurture -- Feminism. Conclusion: Unemployed manliness.

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Includes bibliographical references (p. 245-279) and index.