Reviews images of male heroes. Presents categories of males as dominating-intimidating; intimidated, passive, passive-aggressive; unfaithful; computer-man; dysfunctional-addicted; or violent. Claims counselors should not try to strengthen same old families but should try to strengthen the family by changing it. (ABL)

Although currently expressed in terms of linear and intuitive halves of the brain, the concept of androgyny (the integration of male and female characteristics within each person) is central to ancient myths and religions. Most accounts concern an initial separation of the sexes and subsequent efforts to unite male and female forces. For example,…

Demonstrates that narcissism - as a personality type and pathological disorder - denotes a way of being in the world that is primarily if not exclusively experienced by men. Suggests that a particular form of family structure underlies the development of narcissism in men and cultivates asymmetrical yet intersecting problems in women. (Author/ABB)

Relationships between females and males are heavily influenced by the ways people perceive the possibility of sexual involvement. In the United States, a physical involvement across sexual boundaries is often conceptualized as a power relationship. Consequently, male-female sexual interaction may be perceived by the participants as a win-lose…

Refutes Bruch and Skovholt's (1982) suggestion that Holland's (1979) model of person-environment interaction serves as a conceptual framework for understanding the underutilization of counseling services by males. Proposes that more cognitive, behavioral treatment approaches may be better suited to the R-type male client. (Author)

Concludes from various research findings that men are leaving or being barred from work in child care programs because of low teacher salaries and prejudicial or stereotypic attitudes toward men. (BB)

This article examines themes of academic resilience in the descriptions of academic achievement by three students at Benjamin High School, one of the least affluent high schools in Bayside, Florida. Through ethnographically informed interviews conducted during their senior year, coherent themes emerge that provide insight into these students'…

This monograph reviews hypotheses about the motivations of women who choose male-dominated professions. Chapter 1 considers theory and empirical evidence regarding the personality and socialization patterns of those women who have chosen male-dominated professions. Discussion focuses on two types of internal motivation--achievement needs and need…