Wounded Masculinities

The book "Wounded Masculinities" makes a significant contribution to the emerging field of men's health studies. It examines how men incorporate, adapt, negotiate, or reject health practices in social interactions to embody their masculinities. Rather than simplifying the relationship between men, masculinity, and the adoption of risky or unhealthy practices, the book draws on current critical perspectives in the study of men's health. It presents original empirical findings derived from qualitative and digital research, highlighting the various ways in which men (re)negotiate their masculinities following the onset of a chronic illness, particularly diabetes. Living with a chronic illness necessitates a reassessment of gender practices that are typically taken for granted, leading to a reconfiguration of the male self and a renegotiation of the meaning of masculinity. The book aims to critically examine this interactive process of (re)negotiation while reflecting on men, masculinities, and their health on a broader level. It is a valuable resource for students and scholars in the social sciences working at the intersection of gender and health, as well as for health professionals seeking a deeper understanding of the connection between men, gender, and health.