Hegemonic masculinity

concept of ‘hegemonic masculinity’ and the corresponding ‘emphasized femininity’ have been formulated three decades ago and they are still one of the cornerstones of gender sociology. They have enjoyed tremendous success, as they posit a sociological theory in the true sense. With the help of Raewyn Connell’s ideas, we can make sense of how gender organizes society, specifically how ‘gender order’ and ‘social hierarchies’ structure our lives. In an expanding literature on men and masculinity at…

The Patriarchy of Hegemonic Masculinity Why do we, as Americans, cheer on and applaud dominant men? Our American society celebrates the hegemonic masculine traits of men, such as being the alpha-male or being the father of a family where the wife takes care of the children and the father goes to work. Dominance can be as simple as physical ability in the way that we cheer as future Hall of Famer and former Most Valuable Player, professional baseball player; Alex Rodriguez hits a walk off homerun…

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…

Student ID: 352590878 Introduction: Masculinity and the associated set of behaviours are linked to the acceptance of Violence. Individuals valued in a society influenced by Hegemonic Masculinity, are not only valued for their leadership, or business prowess, but for their violent tendencies, as such, Hegemonic Masculinity relates to Domestic Violence, this connection is often found in terms of low-level violence, in everyday scenario’s, this is because the violence results in0 no effect on their…

Domestic violence plays an enormous problem in society, specifically when there is no set explanation to why it occurs. By analyzing the role of hegemonic masculinity, patriarchy, and traditional gender roles as it pertains to domestic violence, this essay intends to expound on how the three interlace to perpetuate the domestic violence cycle. Hegemonic masculinity rose out of the post-World War II era as the idea of the “real man”, and the idea that the real man is not peaceful, nurturing, or…

position of power. According to Connell (1995), the definition of hegemonic masculinity is “the configuration of gender practice which embodies the currently accepted answer to the problem of the legitimacy of patriarchy, which guarantees [...] the dominant position of men and the subordination of women” (pg. 77). Though it isn’t necessarily a significant part of the show, there are, in fact, examples of this hegemonic masculinity in Jane The Virgin. The main example is seen in one of the main…

affected gender equality. According to Schrock and Schwalbe, masculinity is seen as a “form of collective male practice that has as its effect the subordination of women.” (136) The “male practices” which Schrock and Schwalbe refer to are classified as “manhood acts.” Specific manhood acts in male homosocial heterosexual interactions, otherwise known as homosociality, reinforces the image and presence of hegemonic masculinity. Hegemonic masculinity not only elicits a disparity between men and…

I believe the concept of hegemonic masculinity is the best way to explain why modern women still choose to change their last name when they get married. Hegemonic masculinity “is the complete dominance of a group of people, a type of power so complete that is goes unnoticed by the people who are dominated” (Conley 287). Another definition is “the condition in which men are dominant and privileged and this dominance and privilege is invisible” (Conley 287). The practice of a woman changing…

gender, sex, and class determine the social status of people? Masculinity comes in much variety, which allow social interactions to be shaped. The variety of masculinity ranges from hegemonic masculinity, machismo, male privilege, gender equality, etc. This topic is interesting due to the fact that it elaborates and gives clarification on the aspects the indicate and which people are eligible to have certain types of powers of masculinity. The depending variables range from race, gender, sex,…

Hegemonic Masculinity Considering the definition offered by Connell (1995) in his book, Knowledge and its Problems, within his third chapter, “The Social Organization of Masculinity,” hegemonic masculinity can be best defined as the “…configuration of gender practice which embodies the currently accepted answer to the problem of the legitimacy of patriarchy, which guarantees (or is taken to guarantee) the dominant position of men and the subordination of women” (77). In other words, hegemonic…