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Childhood, identity and masculinity : the boarding school boys / ed. by Soosan Latham and Roya Ferdows

By: Latham, Soosan.D [author.]Contributor(s): Ferdows, Roya [author.]Material type: TextTextPublisher: New York : Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, 2023Edition: 1stDescription: xii, 150 p. ; 23 cmContent type: text Media type: computer Carrier type: online resourceSubject(s): Iranian students -- England -- History -- 20th century | Students, Foreign -- Education -- England -- 20th century | Boarding school students -- England -- Psychology | Child abuse -- England -- Case studies | Identity (Psychology) in youth -- England | Identity (Psychology) in youth -- Iran | MasculinityGenre/Form: Case studies. Additional physical formats: Print version:: Childhood, identity and masculinityDDC classification: 373.180942 LOC classification: LB2376.5.I7
Partial contents:
Introduction -- The Feminine Devalued, Masculinity Evoked -- Paradox of Boarding School -- Part 1. Trauma of the Boy -- Part 2. Survival of the Man -- Part 3. The Privilege of Power -- In Conclusion.
Summary: "Childhood, Identity and Masculinity: The Boarding School Boys examines the lives of ten Iranian men who were sent to boarding schools in England during the 1960s and 1970s. Their stories, situated at the intersection of Eastern and Western cultural values, signify their passage to manhood, and highlight the meaning of masculinity then and now. The reflective narratives explore issues of physical and emotional abuse received from administrators and peers, as well as the "man up" motto that pressured them to persevere in the spirit of meeting expectations and becoming a man. Narrated within the context of the traditional role of men in both Iranian and British societies, the book highlights key themes of trauma, survival and resistance, power and privilege, and their impact on the men over their lifespan. The volume offers rich insight into understanding the developmental challenges that adolescent boys face as they attempt to deal with trauma of separation from their parents, while conforming to strict rules and regulations of boarding school education, and societal expectations of them. The volume will be of interest to scholars of developmental psychology, childhood trauma, education, cultural psychology, men's studies, and gender. Individuals and parents interested in, and considering boarding school education will also find the narratives informative and educational"-- Provided by publisher.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction -- The Feminine Devalued, Masculinity Evoked -- Paradox of Boarding School -- Part 1. Trauma of the Boy -- Part 2. Survival of the Man -- Part 3. The Privilege of Power -- In Conclusion.

"Childhood, Identity and Masculinity: The Boarding School Boys examines the lives of ten Iranian men who were sent to boarding schools in England during the 1960s and 1970s. Their stories, situated at the intersection of Eastern and Western cultural values, signify their passage to manhood, and highlight the meaning of masculinity then and now. The reflective narratives explore issues of physical and emotional abuse received from administrators and peers, as well as the "man up" motto that pressured them to persevere in the spirit of meeting expectations and becoming a man. Narrated within the context of the traditional role of men in both Iranian and British societies, the book highlights key themes of trauma, survival and resistance, power and privilege, and their impact on the men over their lifespan. The volume offers rich insight into understanding the developmental challenges that adolescent boys face as they attempt to deal with trauma of separation from their parents, while conforming to strict rules and regulations of boarding school education, and societal expectations of them. The volume will be of interest to scholars of developmental psychology, childhood trauma, education, cultural psychology, men's studies, and gender. Individuals and parents interested in, and considering boarding school education will also find the narratives informative and educational"-- Provided by publisher.

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