hypermasculinity

How K-Pop Redefined Masculinity (But There’s Still a Long Way To Go)

Korean bands like H.O.T. and BTS have done a lot to normalize 'soft masculinity,' but South Korean culture as a whole remains patriarchal and heteronormative.…

September 16, 2021

Image of the Dolan twins sitting on a couch

The Dolan Twins Are Redefining Masculinity for Their Gen Z Audience

Kaitlyn Nuebel, University of Pittsburgh

These influencers are breaking down typical male stereotypes by exhibiting vulnerability on their popular YouTube channel and podcast.…

August 27, 2020

Illustration of the flip challenge redefining masculinity

The Flip Challenge Exposed Hip-Hop’s Hypermasculine Culture

Alyssa Alexander, SUNY Buffalo State

Society is redefining what it means to be masculine and feminine. What does that mean for a culture rooted in gender roles?…

April 22, 2020

illustration of four black men modeling men's fashion

Gay Black Men Are Saving Men’s Fashion

Maui Smith, University of Pittsburgh

A revolution in style is taking place, and it's reframing how we understand masculinity.…

February 20, 2020

To Combat Hypermasculinity, We Need to Change the Way We Speak

Alli Guaman, Marymount Manhattan College

The University of Regina created a 'masculinity confession booth' to give men a safe space to share candidly. Are they going too far?…

April 5, 2017

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