This book examines the linguistic and discursive mechanisms that realize the mythological American Alpha Male. Providing an in-depth dissection of corpora from an online socio-commercial community, a pop-psychology guru, and fictional gay erotica, it unravels the ways language, gender, and hegemony play out in this ideological figure of neopositive, essentialist masculinity. Through a detailed, multi-level analysis, Russell shows how the Alpha figure combines elements of dominance, normativity, and androcentrism and how these forces intersect with neoliberal and pseudoscientific discourses to establish a uniquely hybridized male hegemony, one that is familiar to most, but whose internal mechanisms remain largely unquestioned and unexamined. This book will be of interest to academic scholars in sociolinguistics, discourse analysis, cultural studies, and gender and sexualities studies.
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER The “paradigm-influencing” book (Christianity Today) that is fundamentally transforming our understanding of white evangelicalism in America. Jesus and John Wayne is a sweeping, revisionist history of the last seventy-five years of white evangelicalism, revealing how evangelicals have worked to replace the Jesus of the Gospels with an idol of rugged masculinity and Christian nationalism—or in the words of one modern chaplain, with “a spiritual badass.” As acclaimed scholar Kristin Du Mez explains, the key to understanding this transformation is to recognize the centrality of popular culture in contemporary American evangelicalism. Many of today’s evangelicals might not be theologically astute, but they know their VeggieTales, they’ve read John Eldredge’s Wild at Heart, and they learned about purity before they learned about sex—and they have a silver ring to prove it. Evangelical books, films, music, clothing, and merchandise shape the beliefs of millions. And evangelical culture is teeming with muscular heroes—mythical warriors and rugged soldiers, men like Oliver North, Ronald Reagan, Mel Gibson, and the Duck Dynasty clan, who assert white masculine power in defense of “Christian America.” Chief among these evangelical legends is John Wayne, an icon of a lost time when men were uncowed by political correctness, unafraid to tell it like it was, and did what needed to be done. Challenging the commonly held assumption that the “moral majority” backed Donald Trump in 2016 and 2020 for purely pragmatic reasons, Du Mez reveals that Trump in fact represented the fulfillment, rather than the betrayal, of white evangelicals’ most deeply held values: patriarchy, authoritarian rule, aggressive foreign policy, fear of Islam, ambivalence toward #MeToo, and opposition to Black Lives Matter and the LGBTQ community. A much-needed reexamination of perhaps the most influential subculture in this country, Jesus and John Wayne shows that, far from adhering to biblical principles, modern white evangelicals have remade their faith, with enduring consequences for all Americans.
It's time for a story of human evolution that goes beyond describing "ape-men" and talks about what women and children were doing. In a few decades, a torrent of new evidence and ideas about human evolution has allowed scientists to piece together a more detailed understanding of what went on thousands and even millions of years ago. We now know much more about the problems our ancestors faced, the solutions they found, and the trade-offs they made. The drama of their experiences led to the humans we are today: an animal that relies on a complex culture. We are a species that can and does rapidly evolve cultural solutions as we face new problems, but the intricacies of our cultures mean that this often creates new challenges. Our species' unique capacity for culture began to evolve millions of years ago, but it only really took off in the last few hundred thousand years. This capacity allowed our ancestors to survive and raise their difficult children during times of extreme climate chaos. Understanding how this has evolved can help us understand the cultural change and diversity that we experience today. Lesley Newson and Peter Richerson, a husband-and-wife team based at the University of California, Davis, began their careers with training in biology. The two have spent years together and individually researching and collaborating with scholars from a wide range of disciplines to produce a deep history of humankind. In A Story of Us, they present this rich narrative and explain how the evolution of our genes relates to the evolution of our cultures. Newson and Richerson take readers through seven stages of human evolution, beginning seven million years ago with the apes that were the ancestors of humans and today's chimps and bonobos. The story ends in the present day and offers a glimpse into the future.
‘This is one of the most important topics today that seemingly no one is talking about: how men can take care of their emotional health in a 21st century that demands it. Crucial reading for any young or struggling man.’ - Mark Manson, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck At 30 years old, Lewis Howes was outwardly thriving but unfulfilled inside. He was a successful athlete and businessman, achieving goals beyond his wildest dreams, but he felt empty, angry, frustrated, and always chasing something that was never enough. His whole identity had been built on misguided beliefs about what "masculinity" was. Howes began a personal journey to find inner peace and to uncover the many masks that men – young and old – wear. In The Mask of Masculinity, Howes exposes: · The ultimate emptiness of the Material Mask, the man who chases wealth above all things; · The cowering vulnerability that hides behind the Joker and Stoic Masks of men who never show real emotion; and · The destructiveness of the Invincible and Aggressive Masks worn by men who take insane risks or can never back down from a fight. He teaches men how to break through the walls that hold them back and shows women how they can better understand the men in their lives. It's not easy, but if you want to love, be loved and live a great life, then it's an odyssey of self-discovery that all modern men must make. This book is a must-read for every man – and for every woman who loves a man.
Men are losing their masculinity. Guys are urged to get in touch with their "feminine" side at the expense of the traditional attributes that make men "male." Not only has "manliness" become a dirty word in a society of beta males and couch potatoes, but there's actually less and less of it in the blood of too many American men, with studies showing declines in average testoterone levels over the past 20 years. Today's men need a major adjustment of alpha attitude, and "Alpha Male Challenge" is the 10-week plan for reclaiming the masculine, competitive edge guys need to be on top of their game in every aspect of their lives. It's the new blueprint for the "true" Alpha Male--the ideal of masculine excellence today. More than just another fitness book, this three-part exercise, diet, and mind-set overhaul features: the revolutionary MaleScale assessment questionnaire that measures the physical and mental traits that define the true Alpha Male; a step-by-step regimen to develop the Four C's of Alpha Attitude: commitment, confidence, courage, and conscience; the Alpha Wave Basic Training program to build muscle, burn fat, and produce testosterone; the Work Heart/ Play Heart cardio system; and the Alpha Fuel Solution, a convenient approach to food and supplements with simple Fuel Rules based on what the human body was designed to eat over the past 2.5 million years, tweaked with cutting edge innovations. This is a straightforward instruction manual to build the kind of man these hard times demand: ruggedly powerful and supremely confident. It will help guys become more successful in their workouts, in their careers, and even in their relationships, as they learn to embody the everyday heroism of the true Alpha Male.
Become the alpha male that women get all cutesy around... If you would like to become the alpha male that women get all cutesy around... and do it even if you're currently always the friend zoned beta male "nice guy"... then this book will show you how.Inside the book, you'll discover the 9 keys to becoming the alpha male women simply cannot resist... Become the alpha male that effortlessly unlocks her attraction... and her legs Inside the book: The single most attractive trait to women (even if you don't read anything else in this book, this one trait alone will turn you from a quivering nice guy that inspires only looks of pity from women to a hardcore alpha male that women get all cutesy around) How to develop unshakeable confidence... even around the hottest women (you'll no longer feel intimidated or awkward) The ugliest trait to women (not a single alpha male has this trait--and it's why women can't get enough of them) How to appear 10X more powerful and confident and, in turn, 10X sexier The #1 worst mistake beta males make when texting a girl. (Even if you do everything else "right", she'll lose all attraction for you if you make this common mistake nobody talks about.) And much more... Learn the 9 steps to going from involuntarily celibate nice guy to bedroom-dominating alpha male Inside the book: How alpha males dominate interactions with women and lead them all the way from "hi" to sex Why women love mysterious, unpredictable, "exciting" men... and why being a "mystery man" makes women go crazy for you The one thing all alpha males have in common... that has nothing to do with women... and why it makes women even more crazy for them How to tease women in a way that makes them unlock their legs for you How to develop irresistible alpha male body language that makes women go weak at the knees And much, much more... To start waking up every morning with women in your bed, scroll up to the top of this page and click BUY NOW.
From Beta to Alpha: Reclaim Your Masculinity and Become the Confident Leader of the Pack You've Always Wanted to Be. How many romantic dates, job promotions, or hidden dreams have you missed and wasted the opportunity to act on because you were afraid of failing? How many times have you watched someone achieve what you've always wanted and felt that terrible pang of jealousy and self-pity? No one is born confident, assertive, and fearless. Our levels of self-esteem are constantly changing throughout our lives. Numerous factors decide which way the scale will tip--upbringing, physical appearance, and previous experiences, to name a few. But when it comes to confidence and success, the most important, decisive factor is YOU. No one is born confident. But anyone can become confident. The term "Alpha male" has been misused so many times, people now connect it with the image of arrogant, testosterone-fueled bodybuilders. But the real Alpha men are, in reality, nothing like that. They are assertive but kind. Confident, but aware of their flaws. They project masculinity with their actions and words, not muscles. They know how to stand up for themselves without being aggressive. But most importantly, they go straight for what they want. Yes, they sometimes fail, but they stand right up, brush off, and face the next challenge with the same vigor and determination. They were not born like that. They discovered how to become like that. In The Modern Alpha Male, you'll too discover everything they already know, including: How to adopt the traits of real Alpha men and face any situation with confidence and strength Why being "the nice guy" has brought you more damage than good and hindered your confidence The power of assertiveness, and how embracing it can drastically change your romantic and professional life How to use the Law of Attraction to get what you want every time, with only the power of your mind How to reclaim your masculinity, and dominate every other man in the room with nothing but your presence Mistakes you've been unconsciously making that have been undermining your confidence How to build leadership skills and never feel like a submissive Beta again And much more. Being the Alpha male has nothing to do with physical appearance. You don't need huge biceps to get respect in a room or get the girl. Alphas succeed because they know how to succeed. They use their heads, not muscles, to claim what they want. Being an Alpha is a state of mind, and nothing is stopping you to become one yourself. If you're ready to take control and transform into the man you've always wanted to be, then scroll up and click the "Add to Cart" button right now.
Lance Allred once lived the masculine dream, succeeding in the hypercompetitive world of the NBA—only to discover that it was really a nightmare. In The New Alpha Male, Lance shares the gritty truths he's learned about modern masculinity, offering a new and much more fulfilling way forward for men from all walks of life.
This new dictionary provides clear and accessible definitions of a range of terms from within the fast-developing field of gender studies. It covers terms which have emerged out of gender studies, such as cyber feminism, double burden, and male gaze, and gender-focused definitions of more general terms, such as housework, intersectionality, and trolling, It also covers major historical figures including Hélène Cixous, bell hooks, Mary Wollstonecraft, as well as groups and movements from votes for women to Reclaim the Night. It is an invaluable reference resource for students taking gender studies courses, at undergraduate or postgraduate level, and for those applying a gender perspective within other subject areas.
This book is not meant to teach you routines for picking up women, or to give you the secrets on how to get her into bed in three easy steps. You're not meant to carry this book around as your go-to guide when you see a hot girl that you want to get to know. If you are looking for a quick fix, you should buy another book. What this book is truly about is rediscovering your masculinity that society has beaten out of you, if you even had it to begin with. A philosophical journey which will have you questioning all that you have believed up until recently, and a cognitive path that will show you the steps you need to take in order to be a man who truly warrants, attracts and settles for nothing less than his Dream Girl. Included within the book are sections covering: -12 Things Nice Guys do that Screw Things Up -6 Things About Bad Boys that Drive Women Wild -4 Key "Good Man" Character Traits Women Value -The Truth About Flirting and Attraction Skills that Pickup Artists Never Share -Why Moving too Quickly Hurts Men More than Moving too Slowly -Why the Average Man Does Not Meet Enough Women -The Secret Behind Your Car, Money & Looks as far as Women are Concerned -Lessons in Giving Up Too Quickly vs. Not Quickly Enough -The Plight of Men who are Simply Not Interesting -Hidden Realities of Angry Men and how it Affects their Success -What Living in your Own Head Truly Means, and how it Hurts You -Seeking Approval vs. Giving Approval -Philosophical Overview on why Your Perception of Reality is Flawed -Overcoming Limiting Beliefs -The Importance of a Man's Purpose in Life -Analyzing what Makes a Dream Girl -The Subtle and Not-so-Subtle Differences Between Alpha Males, Pickup Artists and Nice Guys Also includes a free bonus section highlighting the 20 phases of a man's level of proficiency with women.
