Category : Search result: masculinity in literature


Gaza Poet: 'My Poems Are Part of My Flesh'

Exclusive interview with Palestinian poet Batool Abu Akleen reveals how she continues to write amidst the devastation of Gaza, transforming trauma into powerful verse that bears witness to her people's struggle.

Portnoy Slams Swift-Kelce Romance as 'Showgirl' Life

Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy delivers scathing assessment of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's high-profile relationship, questioning Kelce's masculinity and calling their romance a manufactured spectacle in viral rant.

Sperm Racing: Tech Bros' Bizarre New Status Symbol

Silicon Valley's wealthy tech entrepreneurs are spending thousands on 'sperm racing' - a controversial new trend where they compete to have the fastest-swimming sperm. Discover why this latest biohacking craze reveals deeper issues about masculinity and p

Hong Kong's Riveting Reimagining of Linklater's 'Tape'

A critical deep-dive into the bold Hong Kong remake of Richard Linklater's cult classic, 'Tape'. This reverential yet distinct adaptation transposes the drama of toxic masculinity and blurred truths to a compelling Asian context, proving the film's themes

Tom Gauld Satirises 'Classic Novels Reworked for Men'

Acclaimed cartoonist Tom Gauld brilliantly satirises gender-based marketing with his latest cartoon, imagining classic literature rewritten with stereotypically 'masculine' themes for a male audience.

Ian McEwan: Modern Novels Beat The Classics

Acclaimed British author Ian McEwan argues that contemporary fiction surpasses the 19th-century novel in psychological depth and formal ambition. Discover his provocative defence of the modern novel.

Clairo's Book Club Sparks 'Performative Male' Debate

Indie pop sensation Clairo sparks a cultural conversation after her book club selects 'The Bell Jar', igniting a viral debate on 'performative masculinity' and the modern male experience. Discover why Sylvia Plath's classic novel is resonating with a new

The Rise of the 'Performative Man' in the UK

Explore the rise of 'performative masculinity' in the UK, where men are adopting curated aesthetics like matcha, Pilates, and literary fiction not for enjoyment, but for social validation and status signalling.

The Hidden Loneliness Crisis Among Middle-Aged Men

New research reveals middle-aged men are among society's loneliest. This deep dive explores why traditional masculinity is creating an epidemic of isolation and what it says about modern manhood.

Polari Prize spotlights LGBTQ+ literature

The Polari Prize, a leading award for LGBTQ+ literature, highlights the power of queer storytelling as discussions on trans rights intensify globally.

Oxford replaces English Lit with Spanish in A-Levels

Oxford University has ignited controversy by proposing to swap English literature for Spanish in its A-Level syllabus, citing declining interest in traditional subjects. Critics argue the move sidelines British literary heritage.

Page 2 of 4