traditional/negative representations of masculinity

Question 1

Katz

Answer 1

• the epidemic of male violence is rooted in THR media’s inability to move away from stereotypical versions of what it means to be a man
• Hegemonic masculinity is reinforced such as:
  -violence
• sexism
• homophobia

Question 2

easthorpe

Answer 2

• Masculinity based on strength, aggression, competition and violence is biologically determined and it is a natural goal for boys to achieve

Question 3

gauntlett

Answer 3

Despite a changing media landscape there are many magazines aimed at male audiences that sexually objectify women