We invest in looks that are associated with the sort of attention we desire. One reaction to the redundancy of the traditional male role has been the rise of a kind of cosmetic hyper-masculinity. I see it in the overtly performed version of working class manhood. The shiny muscles, tattoos, loud music and loud cars all hope to pump out the message that he’s still a real man despite the collapse of heavy industry and a clearly defined status. (Perry, n.d.)
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Painting
Gerry Parke