1. Hegemonic masculinity is a socially constructed idea, that are based around actions that legitimize men’s dominant position in society, such as economic security, emotional control, physical ability, and self-discipline are examples that justify men hegemonic masculinity. Men being the perpetrators when it comes to violence is more common in comparison to women. Not only is violence more prone to men, but also hearing stories of violence, the use of violence plays a role in the implementing that men have achieved their masculinity and also tie into the hegemonic masculinity concept.
2. When men are looked at as being non-masculine, or when they feel as if they may not have achieved their masculine qualities in comparison to others males.
2. When men are looked at as being non-masculine, or when they feel as if they may not have achieved their masculine qualities in comparison to others males.