Psychology Of The Sexual Politics Of War In Pearl S. Buck’s Dragon Seed

Abstract

The socially constructed toxic masculine norms are inculcated in men from their early stages of childhood. In their attempt to fit the stereotypical notions of masculinity, men are forced to showcase themselves as emotionally insensitive beings. In the initial stages, men resort to aggression as it is the only way for them to express distress and emotions. Later, they use aggression to ascertain their dominance over others. Male aggression thus leads to violence in all forms. Due to the undeniable link between masculinity and violence, war is essentially considered as a male activity. Pearl S. Buck’s Dragon Seed is an incisive piece of writing on the Japanese invasion of Nanjing in 1937. In addition to addressing issues of nationalism, Buck reiterates the sexual politics of war