Essays on Masculinity Page 2

C. J. Pascoe’s ethnography explores how high school influences individuals as they transition from adolescence to adulthood. The author highlights the difficulties boys face in high school, where conforming to masculine norms is crucial to avoid derogatory labels like ‘fag’. Through meticulous exploration, Pascoe delves into the dynamics of masculinity by examining the humiliations, fears,…

In this essay, the topic of the ‘problem of masculinity’ will be explored, specifically focusing on how Classical Hollywood cinema represents and addresses the male body. Examples from Top Hat (1935) and The Best Years of Our Lives (1946) will be analyzed. According to Steve Neale, there is a lack of detailed analyses that examine…

In both Lord of the Flies and I’m the King of the Castle, the plots explore the challenges faced by individuals and the resulting consequences. Both novels prominently feature the behavior and actions of the so-called ‘upper class’, as indicated by their titles of ‘Lord’ and ‘King’. Through their works, both authors critique the discriminatory…

The Effect of Stereotypical Thinking on Individual Development in Brownmiller’s Femininity and Rodriguez’s Complexion             Stereotypes are standardized notions or perceptions regarding a particular group of people or objects. Considered to be “mental cookie-cutters”, stereotypes propel us to put “a simple pattern upon a complex mass” and define a multitude of people by a single…

The movie Don Jon illustrates how the media influences our expectations of relationships and gender roles. Jon Martello, known as Don Jon, was raised in suburban America, epitomizing the typical “New Jersey Boy.” As an adult working as a club bartender in his hometown, he earned his nickname due to his prowess in seducing and…

Ambition and masculinity in MacBeth illuminate MacBeth’s thirst for the crown, and how his Wish to preserve his manhood inhibit his actions making many question his masculinity due to his indecision. Constantly defending his masculinity to his wife. MacBeth actually commits more unhonorable acts in an attempt to protect his ideal of being a man….

The hijack, or headscarf, is one of the most noticeable and misunderstood badges of Muslim women. But there’s much more to the Islamic dress code for women than the hijack. It’s a total package that deals with clothing, behavior, and demeanor. Recently read an article in freshman seminar, titled “Covering up with the hijack may…

The commonality of finding tofu, soy sauce, and soy milk in any local supermarket is a testament to how prevalent soy has become in the United States. However, there is a growing fear surrounding the use of soy as a dietary supplement due to the alleged effects of phytoestrogens (in soy products) on men’s reproductive…

What truly defines a masculine man or a feminine woman? How does society really view masculinity and femininity? When we see a man become emotional, we automatically assume he is weak. When we see a Woman become emotionally, we assume it’s totally normal. Many of us will look at a person on the outside and…

Kelly ends up accepting the job offer and moves to Tokyo with her family. Once there, Kelly encounters a few difficulties with the Japanese at work. The Japanese delay getting Kelly their presentations, don’t look her in the eye, and often seem embarrassed around her. When the day of presenting her proposal to the client…