Mac an Ghaill — Making of Men
Mairtin Mac an Ghaill's study of masculinities in secondary school, showing how different ethnic and class groups develop different masculine identities through schooling.
Real World
In a 1990s Midlands comprehensive, Mac an Ghaill found Afro-Caribbean 'Black Macho Lads' resisted racist teacher expectations through hyper-masculinity, while Asian 'Academic Achievers' used qualifications to challenge racial stereotypes.
Exam Focus
Use Mac an Ghaill to argue masculinity is plural — examiners reward intersectional analysis combining class, ethnicity, and gender.
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