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International Journal for Masculinity Studies
Volume 13, 2018 - Issue 3-4: Masculinity and Affect
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Masculinity as cruel optimism

Jonathan A. AllanGender and Women’s Studies and English and Creative Writing, Brandon University, Brandon, CanadaCorrespondence[email protected]
Pages 175-190 | Received 19 Sep 2016, Accepted 27 Feb 2017, Published online: 17 Apr 2017

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