Brutes in Suits: Male Sensibility in America

John Pettegrew's Brutes in Suits examines the construction of brutish masculinity in America from 1890–1920. The book analyzes how this hypermasculinity, presented as both instinct and contagion, manifested in various aspects of life, including marriage, war, and popular culture. Pettegrew explores the influence of figures like Darwin and Nietzsche on this ideology and its expression in literature, sport (particularly college football), and social movements. The analysis also considers the contrasting perspectives of feminists and male countercultural figures who challenged these norms. Ultimately, the work investigates the cultural and psychological roots of this aggressive masculinity and its lasting impact. You can listen and download our episodes for free on more than 10 different platforms: https://linktr.ee/book_shelter Get the Book now from Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Brutes-Suits-Sensibility-1890-1920-Experience/dp/0801886031?&linkCode=ll1&tag=cvthunderx-20&linkId=2e5ad2c46150fe98a139801f85bf3d4a&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl Produced by: https://www.podcaistudio.com/