Gay Pornography Representations of Sexuality and Masculinity
Gay Pornography: Representations of Sexuality and Masculinity by John Mercer, published by Bloomsbury Academic on February 11, 2021, offers an in-depth exploration of the often-overlooked realm of gay pornography. This 256-page book delves into the iconography, themes, and ideals presented within the genre, arguing that gay pornography encompasses a diverse array of masculinities that challenge simplistic interpretations. Mercer highlights the significant impact of the internet on the proliferation and accessibility of this material, positioning it within a broader cultural context.
Readers will find a thorough examination of both professional and amateur examples, illustrating how gay pornography reflects and influences modern masculinities. The book addresses the complexities of representation in this genre, emphasizing its role in shaping perceptions of sexuality and masculinity. By situating gay pornography within the fields of political science, social science, and LGBTQ+ studies, Mercer provides a critical framework for understanding its cultural significance. This edition serves as a vital resource for those interested in the intersections of performing arts, film, and societal discourse surrounding sexuality.
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Gay pornography, online and onscreen, is a controversial and significantly under-researched area of cultural production. In the first book of its kind, Gay Pornography: Representations of Sexuality and Masculinity explores the iconography, themes and ideals that the genre presents. Indeed, John Mercer argues that gay pornography cannot be regarded as one-dimensional, but that it offers its audience a vision of plural masculinities that are more nuanced and ambiguous than they might seem. Mercer examines how the internet has generated an exponential growth in the sheer volume and variety of this material, and facilitated far greater access to it. He uses both professional and amateur examples to explore how gay pornography has become part of a wider cultural context in which modern masculinities have become ‘saturated’ by their constantly evolving status and function in popular culture.
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