Masculinity

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Machismo (; ; ; ) is the sense of being "manly" and self-reliant, a concept associated with "a strong sense of masculine pride: an exaggerated masculinity". Machismo is a term originating in the early 1940s and 1950s and its use became more widespread in popular culture in the 60s. While the term is associated with "a man's responsibility to provide for, protect, and defend his family", machismo is strongly and consistently associated with dominance, aggression, grandstanding, and an inability to nurture. Machismo is found to be deeply rooted in family dynamics and a Hypermasculinity culture i

Masculism or masculinism may variously refer to ideologies and socio-political movements that seek to eliminate discrimination against men, or the promotion of masculine ideals. The terms may also refer to the men's rights movement or men's movement, as well as antifeminism or machismo.

The manosphere is a varied collection of websites, blogs, and online forums promoting masculinity, misogyny, and opposition to feminism. Communities within the manosphere include men's rights activists (MRAs), incels (involuntary celibates), Men Going Their Own Way (MGTOW), pick-up artists (PUA), and fathers' rights groups. While the specifics of each group's beliefs sometimes conflict, they are generally united in the belief that society is biased against men due to the influence of feminism, and that feminists promote misandry (hatred of men). Acceptance of these ideas is described as "takin

social concept of how men can achieve and maintain their social dominance over women and other gender identities

200px|thumb|Historically, masculine attributes such as beard growth have been seen as signs of virility and leadership (for example, in ancient Egypt and [[Greece).]]

sexually active "alpha male"

Hypermasculinity is a psychological and sociological term for the exaggeration of male stereotypical behavior, such as an emphasis on physical strength, aggression, and human male sexuality. In the field of clinical psychology, this term has been used ever since the publication of research by Donald L. Mosher and Mark Sirkin in 1984. Mosher and Sirkin operationally define hypermasculinity or the "macho personality" as consisting of three variables: Callous sexual attitudes toward women The belief that violence is manly The experience of danger as exciting They developed the Hypermasculinity In

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pejorative term for men perceived as non-masculine

short story by Arthur Conan Doyle

philosophy of developing mental and physical strength among Jews

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Kkonminam (; ; from 꽃 (kkot, "flower") and 미남(美男) (minam, "handsome man")) has been commonly used in South Korea since the late 1990s to refer to men who are especially concerned with personal style, grooming and fashion. This lifestyle also includes the significant usage of cosmetics. Although they are sometimes regarded as bishōnen (androgynous), generally gender or sexual orientation is unambiguous.

Bro-country is a form of country pop originating in the 2010s, and is influenced by 21st-century hip hop, hard rock, and electronica. Bro-country songs are often musically upbeat with lyrics about attractive young women, the consumption of alcohol, partying, blue jeans, boots, and pickup trucks.

anxiety among males who feel they do not meet cultural standards of masculinity

overview about the gender roles in non-heterosexual communities