SOCIOL 106 Lecture Notes - Lecture 12: Homosociality, Amortized Analysis, Homophobia
28 Dec 2016
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Masculinities as power relations: marketplace masculinity describes the normative definition of american masculinity. It is a man in power, a man with power, and a man of power. Definition of manhood: the definition of manhood has been defined by psychologist robert brannon (1976) No sissy stuff! one may never do anything that even remotely suggests femininity. Masculinity is the relentless repudiation of the feminine. Be a big wheel. masculinity is measured by power, success, wealth, and status. Be a sturdy oak. masculinity depends on remaining calm and reliable in a crisis, holding emotions in check. In fact, proving you"re a man depends on never showing your emotions at all. Give em hell. exude an aura of manly daring and aggression. In opinion: this is very wrong and immoral way of thought. Masculinity as a homosocial enactment: masculinity as a homosocial enactment is fraught with danger, with the risk of failure, and with intense relentless competition.
