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Drawing on data from a U.K. study of ''masculinities in transition,'' this article considers whether hairdressing, a largely feminized working culture, affords men the space to challenge, reaffirm, and play with dominant understanding of what it is to be a man. We ask whether ''another masculinity'' is possible in this sphere and beyond. Using qualitative interviews and observation in the workplace, men's feelings about working in ''a woman's world'' and the extent to which their intentional and unintentional ''feminization'' provides scope for challenging gender norms is explored. As Brickell's discussion reminds us, those who subvert the prevailing values surrounding masculinity are at constant risk of being ''misunderstood.'' For hairdressers, the parody of femininity and campness is always at risk of being misinterpreted. The data suggest that contextual realignments of ''acceptable'' gendering create the possibility for change, but there are limits to subversion; ''feminized'' men find themselves reaffirming the gender order as well as contributing to its disorder.

The books examines the financial and business structures of the counterfeiting business and considers how the internet and e-commerce present financial opportunities for counterfeiters. It explores 'organised crime' and criminal markets, digital technologies and cultural values and practices

The books examines the financial and business structures of the counterfeiting business and considers how the internet and e-commerce present financial opportunities for counterfeiters. It explores 'organised crime' and criminal markets, digital technologies and cultural values and practices.

Building on a previous consultation looking at the transition experiences of UK Service leavers, RAND Europe was commissioned by the Forces in Mind Trust to research the effect of Service leavers' resilience on transition pathways and outcomes.