What is masculinity?

Masculinity involves attitudes and behaviours that signify and validate maleness.

4 types of masculinity:

Hegemonic – Men power over woman

Complicit – Not physically strong but shows traits of hegemonic masculinity

Marginalized – Racial identity other than white, or poor men.

Subordinate masculinities – Men who do not fit in with the hegemonic masculinity and therefore are treated as lower on the gender hierarchy

Different stereotypes of masculinity :

Self sufficiency – Men should figure out things by themselves without help of others

Acting Tough – Men should always defend their reputation and be willing to use physical aggression to do so

Physical Attractiveness – A man should be physically attractive but do it effortlessly

Men are stereotypically seen as big and strong, they are seen to protect their family and to make money to support their family. However not all men are like this, these days men can be perceived in lots of different ways.