Hollander explains the corresponding relationship between gender and vulnerability. According the the article, vulnerability is associated with femininity but not associated with masculinity. Moreover, potential dangerousness is associated with masculinity, but not associated with femininity. Hollander believes that these relationships regarding gender and vulnerability stem from external forces as well as individuals attributing women’s vulnerability and males dangerousness through everyday conversations in regards to violence. Stereotypical notions about vulnerability and gender are reinforced through individual’s interactions with others. However in reality, men are liable to be victims of violence, even though society attributes masculinity
