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The Politics of Viagra: Gender, Dysfunction and Reproduction in Japan.
- Source :
- Body & Society; Jun2006, Vol. 12 Issue 2, p109-129, 21p, 1 Graph, 2 Cartoon or Caricatures
- Publication Year :
- 2006
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Abstract
- The article presents the debates concerning the issues related to masculinity and male identity in Japan. It explores the significance of the immediate legalization of Viagra in relation to men's inability to reproduce and to support national interests. It describes the archetypical ideal maleness, encompassed in the well-known image of the salaryman and its implications.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1357034X
- Volume :
- 12
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Body & Society
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 21382611
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1177/1357034X06064328