Masculinity in Contemporary Society

These flashcards cover key concepts related to masculinity as discussed in the lecture, highlighting definitions and important ideas.

Hegemonic masculinity

A form of masculinity that emphasizes traits such as being a provider, assertive, strong, heterosexual, sexually active, competent, wealthy, and fearless.

Gender role strain

A psychological situation in which gender role demands have negative consequences on the individual or others.

Masculinity ideology

A set of descriptive, prescriptive, and proscriptive cognitions about boys and men.

Anti-femininity mandate

The belief that men should be nothing like women, as resembling femininity is viewed as an insult.

Toxic masculinity

Cultural norms that promote harmful behaviors and attitudes associated with traditional masculinity.

Pluralistic ignorance

The situation in which a majority of group members privately reject a norm but go along with it because they assume others accept the norm.

Guyland

The transitional space between boyhood and manhood characterized by the notion of performing masculinity for peer approval.

Consequence of precarious manhood

Risky behaviors undertaken by men to re-establish their masculinity when threatened.

The triad of violence

The types of violence that can manifest against women, other boys, and their own bodies.

Masculinity in sport

A cultural expectation for boys that often includes competitive, homophobic, and misogynistic behaviors.