SOCI 270 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Hegemonic Masculinity, Masculinity, Role Theory
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Sociology of gender: week 4 masculinities i. The behaviours, social roles, and relations of men within a given society as well as the meanings attributed to them. Manhood is not the manifestation of an inner essence; it is socially constructed. Manhood does not bubble up to consciousness from our biological makeup; it is created in culture means different things at different times to different people. Response to sex role theory (one of its foremost critics): Need to understand the importance of gender as a social relation. Very important tool for understanding relationship between men and women (and inequalities of the dynamic) First of four types of masculinity mentioned by connell. Hegemonic masculinity: the pattern of practice (beliefs, behaviours, etc. ) that allows men"s dominance over women to continue (in any society) Considered the most honoured and desired masculinity in a particular time and setting; deemed superior to other forms of masculinity.
