The chapters in this edited collection examine how the culture of masculinity intersects with
issues of health homophobia and the suppression and silencing of anxieties about body image
among men and boys. Examining the bodily dividends and trade-offs associated with male
participation in physical activity is central to understanding how educators in particular
might better engage all boys in healthy life practices not only those privileged by
muscularity and physicality. Contributions explore evidence of intimidation and body fears that
is largely unheard and unexplored in locker rooms and classrooms. Introducing critical
perspectives emerging from current evidence-based international research to shed light on
curricular and policy initiatives aimed at producing healthy children this book will
powerfully inform and provoke discussion.
