The “Unmanning” Word: Language, Masculinity and Political Correctness in the Work of David Mamet and Philip Roth
Keywords:
Philip Roth, David Mamet, masculinity, language, political correctnessAbstract
This article examines the relationship between language, masculinity, and social inadequacy in works by Philip Roth and David Mamet. It argues that male protagonists use aggressive and misogynistic language as a means of asserting identity, yet ultimately reveal their inability to form mature relationships. The study also explores how political correctness intensifies this crisis of masculinity, transforming linguistic expression into a site of constraint.
(The abstract and keywords were prepared retrospectively for indexing purposes using AI-assisted tools and editorial review, based on the original article. They did not appear in the original publication.)
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