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Citation

Pamboukian SA. J. Med. Humanit. 2015; 37(1): 53-64.

Affiliation

Department of English, Robert Morris University, 6001 University Blvd., Moon, PA, 15108, USA, Pamboukian@rmu.edu.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2015, Springer)

DOI

10.1007/s10912-015-9334-8

PMID

25808882

Abstract

The film Apollo 13 depicts denial of illness and refusal of health care as key components of American masculinity. In the film, male astronauts and mission controllers deny vulnerability to measles and to urinary infections, as well as the need to sleep, to prove their manliness. This is symbolized by their ridicule of flight surgeon Dr. Chuck. Conversely, the astronauts' wives are depicted admitting vulnerability, especially insomnia. Thus, the film exploits and reinforces existing strands of American culture that view admission of illness and help-seeking as appropriate for women but not men, reinforcing denial and noncompliance as desirable male behaviors.


Language: en

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