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Israeli Masculinity, Sex Work, and Consumerism: Heteronormativity and Sexual Repertoires |
The book explores the inner world of Israeli sex work consumers and their use of digital technologies on which intense feelings of social togetherness and belonging create a localized form of homosociality and brotherhood.
This pioneering book offers a comprehensive analysis of masculine sexual repertoires within the realm of sex consumption. By conducting extensive online ethnography among Israeli sex consumer communities, it delves into the intricate dynamics of demand economics in sexual consumption. The book sheds light on how the burgeoning online sex consumer communities serve as platforms where power dynamics among men are both publicly displayed and continually contested. Moreover, drawing from the sexual script theory, the book illustrates how Israeli sex consumers' diverse sexual scripts are closely linked to three dominant cultural scripts of Israeli society: the fear of being perceived as a 'freier' (Hebrew slang for a “sucker”); the pervasive influence of militaristic culture; and the Israeli victim culture. These cultural frameworks have evolved into a repertoire of habits, skills, and styles that individuals utilize to craft their strategies for action. Consequently, the book offers a nuanced perspective on masculinities, suggesting a more flexible derstanding of social practices, where the three scripts are fluid, pragmatic, and adaptable across different contexts.
