Category: Masculinity

Feminine and Masculine Language Introduction Boys and girls are nurtured and socialized based on their gender since childhood to fit in distinctive cultures. Consequently, they communicate in a manner aligned to the norms and rules of their sexuality (Adler & Marquardt Elmhorst, 2018). The gendered-interaction pattern lasts throughout our lifetime, and its interpretation between women…

Impact of Hegemonic Masculinity on Life Chances in Australia Table of Contents Introduction The Theoretical Perspective of Hegemonic Masculinity Hegemonic Masculinitys Impact on Life Chances in Australia Why Social Change Movements Conclusion References Introduction The concept behind hegemonic masculinity explains how society accepts and helps shape the culturally dominant behavior of men. Not only is…

Masculine Stereotypes: The Problem of Studying Stereotypes The central attitude of ones perception of others and themselves is the division of people into women and men. Many people believe that the psychological differences that exist between men and women are directly related to the biological features of the male and female body. At the same…

Feminine Men: Masculine and Feminine Qualities Modern society is faced with a conflict of typical male and female roles. And there is a modern world in which these roles cease to be relevant. Masculine and feminine qualities were necessary and sufficient for the life of a traditional family. In the articles presented, the reader sees…

Masculinity and Sexuality in High School by Pascoe Abstract The text of this paper consists of the review of C.J. Pascoes 2007 book Dude, Youre a Fag: Masculinity and Sexuality in High School, and the critique of what appears to be the books major weaknesses. In particular, the author is being criticized on account of…

Masculinity Crisis and Hegemonic Masculinity The construct that masculinity is in crisis raise storms in debates about men, masculinity and feminism. Though men from some quarters would vehemently deny there is crisis in masculinity, there is unparalleled evidence that there is a masculinity crisis and interestingly it leads to new and furthers existing hegemonic masculinity.…

Masculinity in The Great Gatsby and The Breakfast Club Table of Contents Introduction Masculinity in the US Culture Masculinity in the American Movies and Literature References Introduction In any society, culture may be played out from different dimensions such as through masculinity and femininity. Masculinity entails a cultural dimension in which gender roles become distinct…

Sexuality: The Matters of Masculinity and Femininity Table of Contents Introduction Historical understanding Matters of masculinity Cultural understanding Homosexuality Conclusion References Introduction Our viewpoint on the matters of sexuality is mainly informed by the suppressive hypothesis, which states that the history of sexuality over the previous three hundred years has been a history of tyranny.…

Masculinity and Femininity in the Work Place The effect of psychology of the feminine and masculine gender on work, performance and productivity is a paradigm of the most controversial issues subject to debate. Femininity is a physical and psychological state that is often associated with tenderness, care, patience, and submission. On the other hand, masculinity…

The Idea Of Masculinity In The Works My Last Duchess And The Lovesong Of J.Alfred Prufrock Robert Brownings My Last Duchess and T.S Eliots The Love Song of J.Alfred Prufrock are monologues that are similar in presenting middle-aged, unmarried men who are suffering from insecurities. Eliots 20th century The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock…