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Misreading Masculinity: Boys, Literacy, And Popular Culture
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Postcolumbine Has Been A Time When The Issues Of Popular Culture And The Behavior Of Boys Have Generated More Heat Than Light. This Complex, Contested Intersection Has Led To Censorship And Worsealarm, Irrationality, And A Failure To Examine Our Ways Of Teaching, Particularly Teaching Literacy To Boys. In This Book Tom Newkirk Takes An Upclose And Personal Look At Elementary Boys And Their Relationship To Sports, Movies, Video Games, And Other Venues Of Popular Culture. Unlike The Alarmists, He Sees These Media Not As Enemies Of Literacy, But As Resources For Literacy.Through A Series Of Extraordinary Interviews, Newkirk Listens To Young Boys, And Girls, Who Describe The Pleasure They Take In Popular Culture. They Explain The Ways In Which They Use Visual Narratives In Their Writing. They Even Defend Their Use Of Violence In Their Work. Newkirk Disproves The Simplistic Stereotype Of Boys Who Are Primed To Imitate The Violence They See. He Shows That, Rather Than Mimic, Boys Most Often Transform, Recombine, And Participate In Story Lines, And Resist, Mock, And Discern The Unreality Of Icons Of Popular Culture.Using A Mixture Of Memoir, Research Project, Cultural Analysis, And Critique Of Published Findings, Newkirk Encourages Schools To Ask Questions About What Counts As Literacy In Boys And What Doesn'T, To Allow In Their Literacy Programs Boys' Diverse Tastes, Values, And Learning Styles. In Other Words, If We Want Boys To Join The Literacy Club, Then We Have To Invite Them In With Genres Of Their Own Choosing.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Misreading Masculinity'? A: The main theme of 'Misreading Masculinity' is the exploration of how popular culture influences boys' literacy and behavior, emphasizing that media can be resources for literacy rather than obstacles.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Misreading Masculinity' is Thomas Newkirk.
- Q: What kind of content does the book include? A: The book includes interviews with boys and girls, cultural analysis, memoir elements, and critiques of existing research on boys' literacy and popular culture.
- Q: When was 'Misreading Masculinity' published? A: The book was published on August 9, 2002.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book has 224 pages.
- Q: What type of binding is used for 'Misreading Masculinity'? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is this book suitable for educators? A: Yes, the book is suitable for educators as it encourages critical questions about literacy and the diverse needs of boys in educational settings.
- Q: What unique perspective does Thomas Newkirk offer in this book? A: Thomas Newkirk offers a perspective that challenges the negative stereotypes of boys and media, suggesting instead that boys actively transform and engage with popular culture.
- Q: Does the book address the issue of violence in boys' media consumption? A: Yes, the book discusses how boys articulate their experience with violence in media and how they interpret and transform these narratives.
- Q: Can this book help in understanding boys' learning styles? A: Yes, the book provides insights into boys' diverse tastes, values, and learning styles, which can be beneficial for understanding their literacy development.