Term ID: T2350

Hypermasculinity

/hypermasculinity/
Exaggerated masculine traits and behaviors including aggression, dominance, emotional restriction, and devaluation of femininity that can be harmful to self and others.
Example: Men who believe they must always be tough, never show vulnerability, solve problems through aggression, and view women as inferior or as objects.

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Reference: Mosher & Sirkin (1984)