masculinities
Ways of being male
Masculinities is the plural of masculinity, used especially in academic and social contexts to emphasize that there are multiple ways of being masculine rather than a single standard.
The term acknowledges that different cultures, classes, and eras produce different ideals of manhood: The study examined competing masculinities in working-class communities.
It often appears in gender studies and sociology.
Adult male status
- malenessMasculine biological status
- virilityMasculine strength and potency
- testosteroneChief male sex hormone
- andrologyMale reproductive medicine
Y-chromosome · brotherhood · fatherhood · fraternity · patriarchy · machismo · boyhood · gentleman
Power to exert force
- muscularityBodily strength and definition
- brawnMuscular power, bodily might
- athleticismPhysical skill and agility
- vigorActive physical strength
endurance · toughness · robustness · stamina · build · physique · stature · fitness
Male head of family
- providerOne who furnishes things
- protectorOne who safeguards others
- breadwinnerPrimary household earner
- fatherMale parent
husband · mentor · elder · guardian · leader · authority · son · brother
Confident, boastful manner
- confidenceSelf-assurance or trust
- assertivenessConfident self-expression quality
- charismaMagnetic personal appeal
- postureBody position, alignment
body-language · grooming · style · fashion · gesture · mannerism · presentation · voice
Overly masculine manner
- alphaFirst Greek letter
- toughDurable and strong
- stoicUncomplaining endurer of hardship
- dominantHaving superior influence
aggressive · unemotional · chauvinist · competitive · rugged · muscular · heroic · authoritative
Having supreme influence
- toxicCapable of causing harm
- intersectionalityInterconnected identity-based discrimination study
- crisisDecisive dangerous moment
- pluralityLargest share among several
inclusive · traditional · progressive · alternative · hybrid
manhood
Adult male status
- malenessMasculine biological status
- virilityMasculine strength and potency
- testosteroneChief male sex hormone
andrology · Y-chromosome · brotherhood · fatherhood · fraternity · patriarchy · machismo · boyhood · gentleman · dude
strength
Power to exert force
- muscularityBodily strength and definition
- brawnMuscular power, bodily might
- athleticismPhysical skill and agility
vigor · endurance · toughness · robustness · stamina · build · physique · stature · fitness · virility
patriarch
Male head of family
- providerOne who furnishes things
- protectorOne who safeguards others
- breadwinnerPrimary household earner
father · husband · mentor · elder · guardian · leader · authority · son · brother · uncle
swagger
Confident, boastful manner
- confidenceSelf-assurance or trust
- assertivenessConfident self-expression quality
- charismaMagnetic personal appeal
posture · body-language · grooming · style · fashion · gesture · mannerism · presentation · voice · demeanor
macho
Overly masculine manner
dominant · aggressive · unemotional · chauvinist · competitive · rugged · muscular · heroic · authoritative · traditional
hegemonic
Having supreme influence
- toxicCapable of causing harm
- intersectionalityInterconnected identity-based discrimination study
- crisisDecisive dangerous moment
plurality · inclusive · traditional · progressive · alternative · hybrid
masculinitiesfemininities
Qualities deemed womanly
womanhoods · femininity · motherliness · womanliness · sisterhood
masculinitiesandrogyny
Combined sex characteristics
gender neutrality · genderlessness · gender fluidity · ungendered
masculine, femininity, masculinity, feminize, unmasculine, feminization, masculinized, hypermasculine, masculinize