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Facial Hair and the Performance of Early Modern Masculinity
Dr. Eleanor Rycroft
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“The book discusses how facial hair functioned as evidence of male capacity to produce semen, linking it to puberty and masculinity.”
Sentiment: Deep Dive
Trigger: beards and masculinity
For: Historians and those interested in gender studies
Key quote: “Facial hair functioned as evidence of the male capacity to produce semen.”
The host mentions the book to highlight the historical significance of facial hair in relation to masculinity and societal perceptions. Dr. Eleanor Rycroft's work provides insights into how beards were viewed as a symbol of male vitality and maturity in early modern times.