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When Boys Become Boys: Development, Relationships, And Masculinity,Used
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Based on a twoyear study that followed boys from prekindergarten through first grade, When Boys Become Boys offers a new way of thinking about boys development. Through focusing on a critical moment of transition in boys lives, Judy Y. Chu reveals boys early ability to be emotionally perceptive, articulate, and responsive in their relationships, and how these feminine qualities become less apparent as boys learn to prove that they are boys primarily by showing that they are not girls. Chu finds that behaviors typically viewed as natural for boys reflect an adaptation to cultures that require boys to be stoic, competitive, and aggressive if they are to be accepted as real boys. Yet even as boys begin to reap the social benefits of aligning with norms of masculine behavior, they pay a psychological and relational price for renouncing parts of their humanity. Chu documents boys perceptions of the obstacles they face and the pressures they feel to conform, showing that compliance with rules of masculinity is neither automatic nor inevitable. This accessible and engaging book provides insight into ways in which adults can foster boys healthy resistance and help them to access a broader range of options as they seek to connect with others while remaining true to themselves.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'When Boys Become Boys'? A: The book focuses on boys' development during a critical transition from pre-kindergarten to first grade, exploring their emotional perceptiveness and how societal norms of masculinity affect their behavior.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'When Boys Become Boys' is Judy Y. Chu.
- Q: What age group is this book suitable for? A: This book is primarily aimed at parents, educators, and professionals interested in adolescent psychology and the development of boys.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book has a total of 242 pages.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'When Boys Become Boys'? A: The book was published on June 6, 2014.
- Q: What format is the book available in? A: The book is available in paperback format.
- Q: Does this book address the pressures boys face to conform to masculinity? A: Yes, Judy Y. Chu documents the pressures boys feel to conform to societal expectations of masculinity and how it impacts their emotional health.
- Q: What insights does the book provide for adults working with boys? A: The book offers insights on how adults can support boys in developing healthy resistance to traditional masculine norms and encourage a broader range of emotional expression.
- Q: Is there any specific research methodology used in the book? A: Yes, the book is based on a two-year study that followed boys from pre-kindergarten through first grade.
- Q: What themes are explored in the book regarding emotional development in boys? A: The book explores themes of emotional perception, relationships, and the psychological costs of conforming to traditional masculine behaviors.