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McNulty, Anne; Birney, Megan E.
Journal of gender studies, 02/2024, Volume: 33, Issue: 2Journal Article
Stereotypes of men (e.g., strong, domineering, assertive) can harm boys' health and contribute to the normalization of sexual harassment. Yet research on how adolescents view masculinity is limited, particularly for those growing up during the #MeToo movement. Using a mixed-methods approach, we explore beliefs about masculinity in a sample of 16 to 19 year olds growing up in the UK (N = 129). Results from the quantitative analysis show that, compared to girls, boys report feeling more comfortable with media representations of hegemonic masculinity, greater adherence to hegemonic ideology, higher self-esteem, and less engagement with the topic. Results from the qualitative analysis reflected these findings; boys' descriptions of masculinity were more reliant on hegemonic ideals, and they were less critical of the topic than girls. Despite recent narratives on masculinity's place in society, this study suggests that boys are complacent about societal expectations to behave in line with gender stereotypes.
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