post modernism

What are the 3 postmodern ideas from Winslow?

• decline of traditional working class masculinity

• night time economy

• new forms of masculinity in society

What has the decline of traditional working class masculinity meant?

• less traditional working class jobs are relevant (manual labour)

• men invest more in physical strength, appearance, toughness = bodily capital

• gain respect, status and power

How is crime linked to the night time economy?

• bouncers = physical strength is valued in bars, clubs

• men use violence and control to maintain status and express masculinity

• able to use their position as security staff to sell illegal drugs

what new forms of masculinity are there in postmodern society?

• performed through bodily capital instead of industrial work

• crime and violence become ways to demonstrate masculinity