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The idea that men should be stoic and bury their emotions remains pervasive, however, the ability to be emotionally vulnerable and expressive is and should be an important part of masculine identity.
A century ago, a pioneering sex researcher challenged the idea that respectable women did not – and should not – experience sexual desire or have sex, except to please men or have children.
Cringe, corny and awkward − what’s not to love?
The Black hosts of the ‘Fresh & Fit’ podcast speak in the parlance of social justice movements, but apply it, in a twisted way, to justify misogyny.
The young men we surveyed mostly rejected traditional models of masculinity based on aggression, stoicism and homophobia, but a sizeable minority still support them.
New research highlights why male baldness should be taken seriously — and not only by those seeking to profit from it
Constrictive social norms and views of masculinity still prevent many men from being vulnerable and seeking help, which is impacting their mental well-being.
Wall Street and big law firms are famous for their hard-charging, cutthroat work cultures. Here’s one reason they should reconsider.
Think the norm is to join the workforce straight after school, work for five decades and then retire? Think again.
American men see manhood in opposition to womanhood. Danes, on the other hand, see manhood as not acting immaturely, as a boy would.
Understanding which changes are normal and when to seek help is important. Here’s what you need to know.
A new wave of research shows how working-class young men are changing their behaviour. But some remain hostile to the term “toxic masculinity” and see it as a vehicle for shaming men.
For young men who struggle with mental health or lack connections in real life, chat and community features of online games can be a source of support.
‘Performances of virility’ tend to coincide with beliefs that masculinity is either in crisis or under attack.
Women have fewer orgasms than men. But this gap is cultural, not biological. Closing it is possible, both on a societal and personal level.
The Barbie movie has caused a media storm, even before the photo of the pink-clad Canadian PM and his son circulated on social media. Much of the conversation has zoned in on men and masculinity.
New research shows that frequent posters appear needy, which pushes up against the expectation that ‘real men’ be stoic and self-sufficient.
The recent survey confirmed what many people think – men prefer to stand when peeing. But is that the best way?
This is an intuitive finding, but we had little empirical evidence of it until now. It highlights the critical role fathers play in steering boys towards healthier expressions of masculinity.
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Professor of Sociology, School of Justice, Queensland University of Technology
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Professor of Sociology, School of Social Sciences, Monash University
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Research Assistant at the Centre for Adult Social Care Research, Cardiff University
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Emeritus Professor, Film and Media Studies in English, Arizona State University
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Professor of Sociology and Founding Director of The Future of Work Lab, Podcast at MissPerceived, The University of Melbourne
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Lecturer, Monash University
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Masculinities Scholar, Cardiff Metropolitan University
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Kristen Barber is a Friend of The Conversation.
Associate Professor of Race, Ethnic and Gender Studies, University of Missouri-Kansas City
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Honorary Research Fellow in the Department of Sociology, Durham University
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Lecturer in Criminology, The University of Melbourne
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Assistant Professor in the School of Social Sciences, University College Dublin
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Assistant Professor, Sociology, MacEwan University
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Head of Education and Human Resources Programs at American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS); Trustee, California Institute of Technology
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Chester D. Tripp Professor of History, Yale University
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Professor of Psychology, University of Cambridge