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hegemonic masculinity  

Definition

  • Hegemonic masculinity, or hegemonic masculinities, refers to a particular set of practices and societal norms that are seen as “masculine” and that are dominant in society. Masculinity is the set of norms or expected behaviors and abilities that society prescribes to men. [Source: Encyclopedia of Gender and Society; Hegemonic Masculinity]

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/N9J-GRW21PG4-N

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