Running Scared

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Focusing on the portrayal of male sexuality in various media, the book examines how patriarchal culture obscures the male body, particularly male genitals. Peter Lehman analyzes a wide range of artistic expressions, highlighting the anxiety surrounding male representation. He argues that societal efforts to conceal male sexuality under the guise of "good taste" reinforce the "male mystique" and uphold the dominance of phallic power. Through this exploration, the book seeks to challenge the silence around male sexuality in contemporary discourse.