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Masculinity and Development - Coggle Diagram
Masculinity and Development
Masculinity
Masculinity combined with power can link to violence, crime, or abuse
Gender, class, and race can shape different types/aspects of masculinity
To change masculinity, cultural and social norms need to be changed
Not just a social construct, but also a political weapon
Key Terms:
Masculinity
Power
Social Norms
Effects of male privilege
Certain ways of being a man is socially and culturally privileged
Creates less of a focus on gender inequalities with women
Male development
Development may have been "missing" men
Insufficient attention to what constrains women, caused by men overlooking gender inequalities, like equal pay
Heterosexual males are seen as "ideal masculinity", but it's understood as a space for exerting masculine control and power over women
Femininities and masculinities are not only socially constituted, but also have political implications
This is because of assumptions surrounding sex, sexuality, and power
Changing these constructs can help to change the foundation of gender norms
Political/Church Aspect
Creates a hostile environment that expects men to be a certain way
Churches tend to have certain parameters men choose to obey by due to the pressures of society and norms