Gender and Youth Cultures: Masculinity and Incels Flashcards
What are the traditional views on masculinity?
Being a breadwinner and a protector and a provider
What does Mac and Ghail argue has changed the perceptions on masculinity?
Greater equality between men and women
What does Mac and Ghaill argue about the changing views on masculinity?
It has led to an identity crisis for young men
How has the identity crisis of boys negatively affected them?
It makes them more likely to be aggressive and misogynistic
What concept did Messerschmidt create to do with Masculinity dominance?
Hegemonic Masculinity
What are 2 features of hegemonic masculinity?
Men socialised to be providersMen socialised to value strength over intelligence
How does being socialised to being a breadwinner link to crime?
If the man needs to steal to provide for his family then he will
How does physical strength over intelligence valued link to crime?
Makes men more likely to think of physically harmful solutions to problems
How do working class men and boys achieve their goals according to Mac an Ghaill?
By using physical strength in gangs or anti-school subcultures
What is toxic masculinity?
Masculine behaviour that is harmful to the individual and others
What is a whole subculture that inflicts toxic masculinity on themselves?
Incels
What does Incel stand for?
Involuntary celibate
What does being an Incel mean?
Means a man who identifies as being frustrated of having limited sexual opportunities with women
How do incels communicate?
Online
Why are some young men attracted to being incels?
It gives them a sense of comfort
