- masculinity is - an aspect of personal and social identity - a set of cultural norms - a collection of behaviors and roles, some innate universal some cultural - universal masculinity - physical strength - courage and risk-taking - emotional restraint - protective instinct - competitiveness - heathy masculinity maintains - vulnerability - having emotional intelligence - respecting others - self-improvement - toxic masculinity maintains - rigid stereotype roles - emotional suppression - dominance and aggression - hide weakness - don't seek help - ![[masculine and feminine dichotomies]] - discussion - 24-10-15 w/ #johnStarkel #josephDelisle #vanessaParkeyDennison - appearance and behavior - expectations within role - What do boys and girls do naturally differently across cultures? - traditionally - men field the roles that require risk-taking -> fighting, hunting... - domestic roles female - society creates pathways to create things that are necessary and this creates narratives boys should self-actualized through violence and conquering to create soldier class - Is masculinity less necessary today? - societal vs. individual power of different traits - warrior to provider transition through capitalism - inevitability, some men, will fail to accomplish the archetype of provider due do to inequality - identity should be found in the individual - wipe society clean will we have the same process?