Masculinity

comments on the theory that masculinity is formed singularly by violence and supremacy, instead of honor and loyalty in the tragedy Macbeth. Shakespeare compares the idea of masculinity with evil to question society's perception of manhood and the destructions that occur as a result of tyranny. Ultimately, Lady Macbeth's acquiesce to the witch’s philosophy of brutal masculinity leads to her death and the damnation of her soul. Shakespeare creates Lady Macbeth’s idea of Masculinity as filled with…

The stereotypical representations of masculinity - the “six pack,” “square chest” and “big arms” - have been questioned by contemporary advertising in the male grooming industry. Although the rise of metro- and lumbersexualities has mirrored the shifts in social perception of masculinity, such shifts miss the myriad versions of existing male identities. Lynx- a male grooming company – utilizes a diverse range of male figures within its latest advertising campaigns, so that ordinary people could…

This article takes the idea that masculinity and its large part of marginalization of men to task by analyzing the film Fight Club, and uses it as a foil against people today who try to pin larger issues of masculinity on urban life. Authors Aitken and Craine believe Flight Club can be viewed as alienated men confronting their selves through radical pranks to avoid larger social tensions. The article was intriguing because of its focus on how men are simultaneously playful and despairing, they…

Juan find themselves without female companionship or feminine substitutes nearby. When men stand on their own, masculinity may be compromised in front of danger and alienation. Patrick Parrinder points out that ‘the humanist conception of the universe has been shattered by the Martian invasion’. Amongst the confusion and fear during the attack, the narrator shows a gradual build of masculinity when he is alone. He has hysterical moments, unable to control his feelings, unable to fight, as the…

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…

depicts society’s views of masculinity. However, the film was released in 1998 and is based around Chinese culture during an early dynasty. Because of this, there may be some differences between society and culture then compared to modern day, but the film still depicts gender roles that individuals can still relate to. Gender is a large influence in culture and it has been for hundreds of years. Cultures…

Willer_etal_AJS_Masculinity_Threat_forthcoming_2013 Title OVERDOING GENDER: A TEST OF THE MASCULINE OVERCOMPENSATION THESIS* II. SUMMARY Research question(s) asked (can include background information & motivation) Will “Men react to masculinity threats with extreme demonstrations of masculinity”? Existing Literature/ Hypotheses (including the explanatory [IV] and outcome [DV] variables, if applicable, or key concepts of interest) “Identity theorist argue that people strive to maintain…

Hegemonic masculinity is closely associated with the gender hierarchy (Connell and Messerschmidt, 2005). Likewise, Chinese masculinity of the father is still built and consolidated through showing higher status over women in a family. In other words, Chinese masculinity of fatherhood is constructed in a contrast with women. Connell and Messerschmidt (2005) emphasized women are vital in many processes of constructing masculinities. It is said that patterns of masculinity are socially defined in…

historians, activists and critics. As a discipline, femininity budded earlier than masculinity in the works of several novelists whether male or female. This is because in most historical as well as literary eras society was patriarchal per se. The flourishing of feminine studies is a reaction to that sort of the patriarchy of Man. Novel is the best literary genre to tackle with the imbibed controversial issues like Masculinity and Femininity. The vast literary space of novel as literary genre…

greatly affect a young boys childhood and even affect how he acts once he reaches manhood. Questioning what masculinity really is can confuse a boy in any stage of his life because of what was always “taught” to him. The stigma that boys need to act stronger, smarter, and more in charge than girls is greatly thrusted upon in society. The American culture…