Hegemonic Masculinity Summary

In the article, Connell's describes his concept of “hegemonic masculinity”, has “in any given setting, the pattern of masculinity which is most honoured, which is most associated with authority and power, and which in the long run guarantees the collective privilege of men” (Connell, 2018, pg.133). In that case, the way his concept played a role in my life was the authority of staying out at night. I have an older brother and two younger brothers, growing up into my teenage years, I was never allowed to stay out at night or sleep over anyone house. On the other hand, my older brother who is just one year older than me, was never punished for staying out late, he was able to go every ever he wanted with his friends. With me, I couldn’t do anything, …show more content…
At that time, I understood because he’s older, but then my two little brothers came along, and they weren’t strict with them either, it was just because I am a girl. Being a girl, parents want to protect you from the outside world (outside your house). They know that a boy can defend themselves more than we can. On the other hand, I have unconsciously performed gender or consciously engaged in gender performativity. For example, there’s been a couple of times when I was on the train, in a library, or anywhere, and I see a guy with their legs crossed, the way a girl will cross her legs. Another example is when I unconsciously crossed my legs the way a male would, like how a number four looks (4) or when I am being lazy and decide to dress a little “tomboyish”. Therefore, Connell argues that the definitions of masculinity is constantly changing. Within my own experiences with masculinity, I would say that it changes over time because now masculinity has been showing in women as well, a friend of mine is a female body builder, females that join the military, work in construction,