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The New Arab Man, Lords Club Affiliation

The 'New' Arab Man: Laurie Taylor explores research into forms of Middle Eastern masculinity which defy popular stereotypes. Also, elite club membership in the House of Lords.

The 'New' Arab Man: Middle Eastern, Muslim men are often represented as 'zealots' and oppressors of women. But Laurie Taylor hears how 2 decades of research by the Professor of Anthropology, Marcia Inhorn, is undermining such cultural stereotypes. Her study found that ordinary Arab men who confront childlessness and infertility are re-thinking conventional masculinity. Also, research by Matthew Bond into elite club membership in the House of Lords. Is a British establishment still evident in the club community? Karel Williams, Professor of Sociology, joins the discussion.

Producer: Jayne Egerton.

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28 minutes

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  • Wed 10 Oct 201216:00
  • Mon 15 Oct 201200:15

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