Masculinity essays
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From a very young age, both boys and girls are taught certain mannerisms that will shape the way they approach life and interact with others. They are taught by parents, siblings, family members, friends, as well as teachers. This lends varied sources of input on what qualifies as social standards for a person in their formative years and throughout adult life as well. Peggy Orenstein discusses this in her article 'The Miseducation of the American Boy', which talks about the...
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Many people have very different perceptions of what it is to be a man. Since history began, different cultures have had different perspectives on how to be a man and what a man is. Our culture’s perspective toward masculinity and femininity is harming individuals and society at large. Men and women are struggling to stay true to themselves because it is shameful for them to express their emotions or to be different. Robert Augustus’ book ‘To Be a Man: A...
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In our society, toxic masculinity is viewed as the traditional stereotypes that correlate men with strong physical attributes. By discussing toxic masculinity, people are made aware of the pressures put upon men and the detrimental effects it has on them later on. In the video ‘What It Is to Be a Man’ by Dr. George Belliveau, we are introduced to the idea of hypermasculinity and how it is enforced upon young boys. Dr. George Belliveau continues to explain the concepts...
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Masculinity can be defined as attributes that are considered to be characteristic of men. The basic definition may seem harmless, but the way in which masculinity is performed can have a negative effect. Media uses masculinity to display its superiority over the genders and patriarchal views. Music videos such as ‘Blurred Lines’, written and recorded by Robin Thicke featuring T.I. and Pharrell Williams, display such aspects of masculinity. It is not blurred but clear to see that in the video...
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This thesis focuses on the portrayal of masculinities and femininities in nationalistic Bollywood films. It precisely engages with the representation of masculinity and femininity in Bollywood war films. I assert that Bollywood war films are such a genre where the coexistence of various forms of masculinity and femininities can be explored. Further I would like to mention that in this discourse, my analysis of masculinity and femininity is from a feminist point of view. The readings I have referred to...
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