Annotated Bibliography for James Bond’s Masculinity

1.Brody, Simeon. “James Bond, Masculinity And Social Work Practice: Some uncalled for connections.” The Social Care Experts Blog. November 3, 2008. March 17, 2009. . The author of this article tries to uncover why James Bond’s masculinity is so fit for entertainment purposes. He connects the film version of Bond to why men feel they need to exemplify their masculinity. He also points out that young boys who watch the films will feel eager to become more like Bond.



2.Guttman, Matthew C. “Trafficking in Men: The Anthropology of Masculinity.” Annual Review of Anthropology 26 (1997): 385-409. Specific topics discussed include the diverse cultural economics of masculinity, the notion of cultural regions in relation to images of manhood, male friendship, machismo, masculine embodiment, violence, power, and sexual fault lines. This in particular will help define terms and the meaning of masculinity, as is prevalent in the Bond novels and movies.



3."machismo." Encyclopædia Britannica. 2009. Encyclopædia Britannica Online. 17 Mar. 2009 . This defines machismo as exaggerated pride in masculinity which is perceived as power. Machismo values denigration of characteristics associated with the feminine. Machismo could be linked to the personality of Bond through his treatment of women.



4.Massey, Doreen. “Masculinity, Dualisms and High Technology.” Transactions of the Institute of British Geographers 20.4 (1995): 487-49. This journal explores the working out in daily life of certain classical dualisms of western thought. The significance of the masculine poles of these dualisms for the characteristics of these sectors and for male scientists’ relationship to them is explored, as are some of the associated tensions in the relationship between the spheres of ‘home’ and ‘paid work.’ This is important because of the cultural differences between masculinity, since Bond represents the British, and mostof his audience is of the West.



5.Moore, Tracy. “Chauvinism Is Forever.” Nashville Scene. July 03, 2008. March 17, 2009. . This article analyzes whether feminists have anything to celebrate in the James Bond films, as they “are some of the most patently offensive, profoundly anti-feminist vehicles around.” It would be useful in seeing the positive effects on women it may or may not have.



6.Pappademas, Alex. "The man with the golden style.(Sean Connery)." GQ - Gentlemen's Quarterly 77.6 (June 2007): 46. This is a short biography on Sean Connery, the first actor to portray James Bond. James Bond undoubtedly was perceived as masculine in the Ian Fleming novels, but Connery’s over-masculine approach helped pin Bond’s character to the alpha male we know him as today.



7.Westover, Brian. “A Look at How James Bond Reflects Changing Views of Masculinity.” Associated Content. January 16, 2007. March 17, 2009. . This explores the Ian Fleming novels as being openly misogynistic and how the women are unusually in an empowered position. It also compares how Bond has changed considerably in 50 years. This would be useful for comparing the masculine view of Bond 50 years ago and the view of Bond now.