Kinesiology 2263F/G Lecture Notes - Lecture 10: Beaver Club, Rein
12 Mar 2014
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For the male elite, emphasis not on physical ability. Key organizing principle for life in bna. More on the process of relations between wealthy men. Influenced rank, status, family name: for men having honour influenced their rank and status in society and brought distinction to their family name, wasn"t easy for men to keep up their reputation. Gentry masculinity only existed in britain (gentlemen"s duel) The purpose of the duel wasn"t about the outcome, it was all about the process (all about the guy that felt insulted. Purpose of the duel was to demand satisfaction to the person who felt insulted. The significance was focused on the process and was more important than life. Series of steps that led to violence. They are at risk of being publically insulted and they have to demonstrate that they are capable of being a leader.
