| Description |
xiii, 214 pages ; 24 cm |
| Series |
Studies in emotion and social interaction. Second series |
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Studies in emotion and social interaction. Second series.
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| Contents |
That 'vivid, unforgettable condition' -- When does gender matter? -- Doing emotion/doing gender: practicing in order to 'get it right' -- Sentiment, sympathy, and passion in the late nineteenth century -- The education of the emotions -- Ideal emotion and the fallacy of the inexpressive male -- Emotional [equals] female, angry [equals] male? -- Speaking from the heart |
| Summary |
Publisher's description: Who gets called 'emotional'? And what does it mean when that happens? What tells us that a person is 'speaking from the heart'? The prevailing stereotype is that she is emotional, while he is not. In Speaking From the Heart Professor Shields draws on examples from everyday life, contemporary culture and the latest research, to reveal how culturally shared beliefs about emotion shape our identities as women and men. She shows how the discourse of emotion is fundamentally concerned with judgments about authenticity and legitimacy of experience, themes deeply implicated in creating and maintaining gender boundaries. This fascinating exploration of gender and emotion in a clear and engaging style takes up topics as diverse as nineteenth century ideals of womanhood, weeping politicians, children's play and the Superbowl. It is a must read for anyone interested in the way emotion affects our everyday lives |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 188-207) and index |
| Subject |
Emotions -- Social aspects.
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Emotions -- Sex differences.
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| LC no. |
2001052481 |
| ISBN |
0521802970 |
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9780521802970 |
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0521004497 paperback |
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9780521004497 paperback |
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