David Beckham 's masculinity was never in doubt , writes Ellis Cashmore . The former England captain is the latest celebrity to be linked with a move away from Real Madrid after his contract expired at the end of last season. He became a symbol of a new masculinity .
David Beckham 's masculinity was never in doubt , writes Ellis Cashmore . Beckham dressed stylishly -- if a little too flamboyantly for many tastes . He became a symbol of a new masculinity .