The city of men: Masculinities and everyday morality on public transport.

Romit Chowdhury's book, "The City of Men," provides an ethnographic exploration of Kolkata, India, through the perspective of its transport workers. The book examines how the labor of driving people around the city shapes ideologies of masculinity and morality. It highlights the interlocking relationship between masculinity and urbanity and delves into the processes that reproduce patriarchal power in urban India. The book also explores themes of male homosociality, infrastructural support among transport workers, and the impact of age and caste on masculine identities. Overall, "The City of Men" offers a vivid portrayal of the lives of transport workers and their role in keeping cities moving. [Extracted from the article]