Hegemonic masculinity
Definition
A concept from gender sociology describing the dominant cultural script of manhood in a given society, typically emphasising toughness, control, and willingness to use violence to defend honour or status. Used to explain why men commit the majority of violent crime across all societies studied.
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- Violent Crime as a Social PhenomenonA concept from gender sociology describing the dominant cultural script of manhood in a given society, typically emphasising toughness, control, and willingnes...