Background
Plummer, David Claude was born on November 12, 1957 in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Son of Leonard G. Plummer and Maisie J. Williams.
(One of the Boys: Masculinity, Homophobia, and Modern Manh...)
One of the Boys: Masculinity, Homophobia, and Modern Manhood takes a fresh look at the formation of modern male sexual identities. You will find that homophobia is not only widespread, but that it takes diverse forms and has far-reaching behavioral and social consequences. The new concept of “homophobic passage,” which is part of the development of all young men, will enlighten you as to the proposed “causes” of homosexuality and heterosexuality. One of the Boys will help you discover how the passage of young males from childhood to adulthood plays an important role in formation of the modern adult male self in gay and straight men. As a result, this knowledge will allow you to offer relevant services to clients who are struggling with societal stereotypes and identity issues. From this informative book, you will discover how homophobia plays a role in the increase in violence experienced by gay men and lesbians in our culture today. To help you offer improved services, One of the Boys discusses why homophobia is widespread, takes diverse forms, and has far-reaching behavioral and social consequences by: • examining the school playground and its many effects on children’s peer groups to discover how profoundly names like “crybaby” and “poofter” can impact a child’s development • learning that children often cannot escape harmful labels and stereotypes at home and realizing how it impacts a child’s developing sense of self • discovering the media’s influence on role models and realizing the important role television and magazines play in providing information about homosexuality and homophobia • realizing the heavy pressure homophobia exerts on men and how it shapes their relationships with women and other men, how emotionally close they allow themselves to get to people, how affectionate they are, and with whom they have sexual relations Through One of the Boys, you will gain valuable insight into the masculinity of the men interviewed and how it was shaped in order for you to develop a greater understanding of men and the many influences of society as a whole. This unique study investigates the development of homophobia and the meanings and significances people associate with it to help you understand how and where homophobia originates in our society.
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educator epidemiologist sociologist
Plummer, David Claude was born on November 12, 1957 in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Son of Leonard G. Plummer and Maisie J. Williams.
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia, 1980. Doctor of Philosophy, Australian National University, Canberra, Australia, 1997.
Clinical research fellow in infectious diseases Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne, Australia, 1985—1986. Senior lecturer in microbiology & infectious diseases Monash University Medical School, 1988—1991. Senior lecturer in reproductive medicine University Newcastle, Newcastle, Australia, 1993—1999.
Associate professor in public & community health University of New England, Armidale, Australia, since 1999. Advisory committee on Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome Minister, Sydney, 1991—1993. Scientific advisory board National Center for Human Immunodeficiency Virus Virology Research, Australia, 1990—1996.
Scientific reviewer / assessor National Health & Medical Research Council, Australia, since 1995. Member international health advisory committee Commonwealth Department of Foreign Affairs, Canberra, Australia, 1998—2000. Member executive council Australasian College of Sexual Health Physicians, Australia, 2000—2001.
Board director indigenous Australian's sexual health advisory committee Office of Aboriginal & Torres Straits Islander's Health, Commonwealth Department of Health & Family Service, Australia. Executive member Australian National Council on Hepatitis, Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome & Related Diseases, Australia, since 1997. Scientific advisory board National Center for Human Immunodeficiency Virus Social Research, Australia, since 1998.
Scientific reviewer Australian Research Council, Australia, 2000. Senior lecturer Monash University Medical School, Melbourne, 1988—1991. Project design team leader Australian Agency for International Development, Indonesia, 1993.
Visiting fellow East-West Center, Honolulu, 1995—1997. Visiting clinical microbiologist Alfred Hospital Infectious Diseases Unit, Melbourne, 1989—1991. Deputy director Sydney Sexual Health Center The Sydney Hospital, Sydney, 1992—1994.
(One of the Boys: Masculinity, Homophobia, and Modern Manh...)
First national president Australian Federation of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome Organization, Canberra, 1987—1990. Member of The Sociological Association Australia, Public Health Association Australia, Australian Medical Association, Amnesty International, Order of Australia.
Life partner Brian Tunks.