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Contemporary dominant models of masculinity in Britain are often toxic,
highly damaging to both men under pressure to embody them, and women who
are subject to oppression, marginalization and abuse because of the
gender hierarchies and assumptions such models encourage. Despite
growing awareness of the negative impact of such models theologians and
churches have so far failed to address critically how theological
beliefs and faith practices contribute to toxic masculinity, and what
they might need to do to enable the transformation of understandings and
practices of masculinity.
Behold the Men offers a vital introductory text for those looking to
reflect on the ways in which masculinity has been imagined and informed
by Christianity. Drawing together a diverse range of scholars, the
chapters together ask how toxic models of masculinity might be
challenged by Christian theological resources. As a whole the book seeks
to offer a range of critical, transformative, healthy, faithful models
of masculinity, which engage with Christian traditions.
Dr
Robert Beckford is a scholar-activist whose work has significantly
influenced the intersection of theology, 'race' and culture in Black
religions of the Black Atlantic.Outside of academia, he has produced over thirty television and radio
documentaries, being awarded a BAFTA for one, and has also worked as a
music producer, including the socio-political, contemporary gospel
album, 'The Jamaican Bible Remix'.Robert holds professorial roles in the UK and the Netherlands and is
the director-elect for a new urban public theology project in South
London, where he will co-produce theology with diverse communities.