Hypermasculinity defines exaggerated masculine traits, often involving aggression, dominance, and emotional repression. This societal construct impacts gender...
It refers to an exaggerated form of masculinity characterized by extreme stoicism, aggression, dominance, and suppression of emotions, often viewing vulnerability as weakness.
Common signs include a strong need for control, disregard for emotional expression, promotion of violence, risk-taking, homophobia, and misogynistic attitudes.
It can negatively affect mental health (e.g., higher rates of depression in men due to suppressed emotions), relationships, and can contribute to harmful behaviors and even violence.
No, hypermasculinity is an extreme, often toxic, version of masculinity. Masculinity itself encompasses a broad range of positive traits and expressions of maleness, without the harmful exaggerations.