masculinity

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

Male Short Shorts Have Made a Comeback With the Five-Inch Inseam

Brian Xi, University of California, Berkeley

Many men are afraid showing more skin will cause their masculinity to take a hit, but short shorts are sending toxic masculinity out the window.…

August 31, 2020

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

Photograph by Alexandra Leese exploring gender and masculinity from series Boys of Hong Kong

Photographers Who Are Challenging Expectations of Masculinity and Gender

Michelle Young, Simon Fraser University

These artists are capturing diversity, individuality and identity through their portrayal of today’s youth.…

April 8, 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

‘Moonshine Narratives’ Critiques, Champions and Elegizes the Adolescent Male

Brandon Scott, University of New Hampshire

Scott T. Hutchison’s collection examines the intersection of boyhood, love, life and nature.…

March 18, 2019

Sexual Violence Is Everyone’s Problem

Cheryl Sutton, Purdue University

With allegations from Terry Crews and Timothy Heller, it’s important to remember that sexual violence isn’t just a woman’s issue.…

December 19, 2017

UMN Track-Running Boyfriends Brad and Justin Talk Race, Sex and Running

Andrew Crossan, University of South Carolina

Minnesotan track stars and boyfriends Brad Neumann and Justin Rabon have recently made headlines for being just that.…

November 13, 2017

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