332 Pages
by
Routledge
332 Pages
by
Routledge
332 Pages
by
Routledge
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What was once a lifestyle for a small number of gay men in big cities has become a way of life for many, and the gay gym is now a culture on its own. Muscle Boys: Gay Gym Culture explores the evolution and current structure of this gay subculture that surfaced in San Francisco, West Hollywood, and New York during the 1970s.
Covering ancient Greek gymnasium culture, modern... Read more
List of Figures. Acknowledgments. 1. Gay Gym Culture. 2. Greek Gym Culture and the Greek Ideal. 3. The Fall and Rise of the Gym Built Body. 4. Muscle Media. 5. The Gay Gym. 6. Muscle Boys. 7. The Poz Jock. 8. The Gay Athlete. 9. The Circuit Boy. 10. The Muscle Bear. 11. The Older Male. 12. The Locker Room. Notes. Index.
Biography
Erick Alvarez is a freelance writer and independent scholar. He has a Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology and Exercise Science from San Francisco State University, and has been a personal trainer in the San Francisco gym scene for over a decade.
