Rough Work and Rugged Men: The Social Construction of Masculinity in Working-Class History

Resource type
Author/contributor
Title
Rough Work and Rugged Men: The Social Construction of Masculinity in Working-Class History
Abstract
This paper uses two recent books in Canadian labour history, Craig Heron's "Working in Steel" and Ian Radforth's "Bushworkers and Bosses," to briefly review the place of masculinity in working-class history. The author suggests that while Heron and Radforth introduce masculinity into their studies, they do not fully develop all of its meanings and functions. Drawing upon the literature on the social construction of work, gender, and sexuality, the paper then goes on to suggest some ways in which we can begin to explore aspects of masculinity and sexuality within working-class history.
Publication
Labour / Le Travail
Volume
23
Pages
159-169
Date
Spring 1989
Journal Abbr
Labour / Le Travail
ISSN
07003862
Short Title
Rough Work and Rugged Men
Accessed
8/18/15, 1:24 PM
Library Catalog
EBSCOhost
Citation
Maynard, S. (1989). Rough Work and Rugged Men: The Social Construction of Masculinity in Working-Class History. Labour / Le Travail, 23, 159–169. http://www.lltjournal.ca/index.php/llt/article/view/4716/5589