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Are men becoming less traditionally masculine compared to 1950 and if so,…
Are men becoming less traditionally masculine compared to 1950 and if so, what are the main factors contributing to this change?
Introduction
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Operationalisation of masculinity into 2 paragraphs, too big for just one
Men might not be becoming less masculine, instead there might be less cases/ scenarios where men can demonstrate traditional masculinity
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Idea that intimidating fathers can impact social life of child, less testosterone as an adaptation to social factors as it allows for easier communication and cooperation?
Fathers taking a more active role in the life of the child (outside of discipline) almost unheard of in 1950 and shunned when happening.
Social norms in terms of what is seen as masculine are changing
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Religion
Idea of Nuclear family, traditional marital roles
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Certain religious figures actively talking against the idea of changing acceptance to LGBTQ+ community and gender roles
This has been cut back on as religions such as Christianity are becoming more inclusive of said changes
Biological reasons
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Childbirth rates increasing, men testosterone levels decrease when their child is born to prepare for fatherhood (lowering aggression and assertiveness) can result in skewing the statistics
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Conclusion
Maybe not a problem of men becoming less masculine, instead an issue of people not adapting to changes in societal expectations
Just because society is favoring one type of masculinity, does not mean that people trying to be 'traditionally masculine' should be threatened, can still be traditionally masculine