Would a fight help them prove to themselves that they are ‘real men,’ despite their soft − probably manicured − hands?
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‘Performances of virility’ tend to coincide with beliefs that masculinity is either in crisis or under attack.
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Fans of women’s sport around the world are rejecting traditional masculine norms of sports fandom, and developing a counter fan culture.
The Barbie movie has a lot of folks upset about the patriarchy. Here Barbie (Margot Robbie) referees a standoff between two Kens (Simu Liu and Ryan Gosling). Ken’s friend, Allan (not shown) is depicted in the film as a more suitable ally.
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The Barbie movie has caused a media storm, even before the photo of the pink-clad Canadian PM and his son circulated on social media. Much of the conversation has zoned in on men and masculinity.
Military personnel attend a special naturalization ceremony in New York on June 30, 2023.
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Though many immigrants join the US military to gain citizenship, other factors such as poverty and sense of belonging also contribute to their decisions.
Ryan Gosling as Ken in the new Barbie movie.
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As the supporting player to Barbie’s star, Ken unwittingly becomes the locus of little girls’ expectations of and frustrations with masculinity.
Do men post less often on social media because they fear being judged as effeminate?
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New research shows that frequent posters appear needy, which pushes up against the expectation that ‘real men’ be stoic and self-sufficient.
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And men struggle more than women with female breadwinning arrangements.
A number of online communities and social media influencers engage in misogynistic rhetoric. Incels — short for involuntary celibates — are one of these communities.
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Efforts to disrupt online misogyny need to focus on stopping online forums from becoming misogynistic echo-chambers.
‘Be a man’: Russian marine conscripts at a departure ceremony at Trinity Cathedral in St Petersburg.
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The Kremlin’s appeals to Russian masculinity will miss the mark. Russian men have changed over the past two decades.
Peter Howson with one of his most recent works, Wagner.
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Painting with renewed purpose at 65, Peter Howson has overcome his demons to take his place as one of Britain’s leading contemporary artists.
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There’s a common perception that friendships among young men are superficial – but this isn’t necessarily true.
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Interviews with Russian men found most no longer see military service as a marker of masculinity.
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This is an intuitive finding, but we had little empirical evidence of it until now. It highlights the critical role fathers play in steering boys towards healthier expressions of masculinity.
Uganda passed discriminatory anti-gay laws in March.
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In March, Albanese joined 50,000 people to march in support of queer rights. At the same time, in another part of the world, Uganda passed a string of draconian anti-gay laws.
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Learning how online misogynists use language can help teachers and parents intervene in radicalisation.
Man With a Tankard, by Frans van Mieris the Younger (1739).
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Historically, baldness was treated with neutrality, as a regular part of daily life. Ancient Egyptians had different balding hairstyles
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The manosphere may not strictly be centred on misogyny, but in young men’s search for connection, truth, control, and community at a time where all are increasingly uncertain and ill-defined.
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For a long time, surf lifesaving was a bastion of masculine ego and pride – until some tenacious and talented women turned the tide.
Men’s soccer has had a problem with allyship long before Qatar was awarded the hosting rights for this year’s World Cup.
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To make men’s soccer a more inclusive space, organizers and players must put allyship above profits and winning.
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Each night there is a series of fights. Each winner chicken will continuously fight to the next round until the last winner is announced.