How Much Does a Man's Masculinity Matter? Karen L. Blair & Abigail McBride Psychology Today — Inclusive Insight
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Explores how masculinity-contingent self-worth — the degree to which men tie their self-esteem to being masculine — predicts increased prejudice toward transgender people, especially when that masculinity is threatened.
Key Takeaways
- Men whose self-worth depends on being perceived as masculine show more transprejudice when their masculinity is threatened
- The repudiation of femininity is a core element of hegemonic masculinity — one of the simplest ways men "prove" manliness is by rejecting anything feminine
- Revaluing femininity so that it is not something men feel they must shun could significantly reduce prejudice against gender-diverse people
- For parents: Raising boys whose sense of self-worth is not contingent on rigid masculinity may help them grow into more accepting, less reactive adults
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How Much Does a Man's Masculinity Matter? — Psychology Today
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