Facilitating the Transition to Manhood: Themes from a New Zealand Study

Literature identifies individuals and institutions as potentially significant contributors to the development of gender identity in young males. However, the views of the men interviewed for the study reported in this paper, which was undertaken in New Zealand, suggest that potential is not being re...

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Main Author: Smith, Andrew (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Sage Publications 2008
In: Christian education journal
Year: 2008, Volume: 5, Issue: 1, Pages: 60-75
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Summary:Literature identifies individuals and institutions as potentially significant contributors to the development of gender identity in young males. However, the views of the men interviewed for the study reported in this paper, which was undertaken in New Zealand, suggest that potential is not being realized. The experiences and perceptions of the men interviewed provoke consideration of the maps and signposts that are provided for those on the journey to manhood.
ISSN:2378-525X
Contains:Enthalten in: Christian education journal
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1177/073989130800500106