Men, Masculinities and Gender Politics in South Africa: a Reply to Macleod
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Many gender scholars have welcomed the new theoretical and empirical work on men. But there have certainly been voices of caution and dissent, though thus far these have been somewhat muted. In her article Catriona Macleod expresses doubts about my approach to the study of men in South Africa. In this article I respond to her concerns. While my response indicates disagreement, I think Macleod’s critique is important for the study of gender in Southern Africa because it promotes debate, allows the opportunity for the restatement of position and opens up a discussion on the link between academic work and politics.
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