Feminists on C&D: Men committing crimes against women - Sense of Masculinity Flashcards
What concept did Messerschmidt create?
Hegemonic masculinity
What is hegemonic masculinity?
The form of masculinity that most men will follow
Name 2 behaviours of men under hegemonic masculinity
Being strong and assertive
What will be the impact of these hegemonic masculinity traits in a partnership?
Men will want to enforce these traits
What will it mean if men wish to enforce hegemonic masculinity traits in a relationship?
They are more likely to commit domestic abuse
What did Messerschmidt say will happen when men feel they are losing control over their partner?
They will resort to domestic violence
How can hegemonic masculinity enforcing apply to why some men kill their partners?
Although they would have lost control of their partner this way, it means no one else has caused the loss of control
