"Masculinity (also called manhood or manliness) is a set of attributes, behaviors, and roles associated with men and boys."
The intersection of masculinity and sexual orientation, and how it affects individuals and society.
Gender: The social and cultural roles, behaviors, and expectations associated with being male or female.
Masculinity: The traits, behaviors, and social norms associated with being male.
Femininity: The traits, behaviors, and social norms associated with being female.
Patriarchy: A social system in which men hold primary power and dominance in society.
Sex: The biological and physical characteristics that distinguish males and females.
Gender identity: A person's sense of their own gender, which may or may not align with the gender they were assigned at birth.
Sexual orientation: A person's attraction to others based on their gender and/or sex.
Queer theory: An approach to understanding sexuality and gender that challenges traditional, heteronormative norms.
Toxic masculinity: Negative attitudes or behaviors associated with traditional notions of masculinity, such as aggression or dominance.
Gender non-conforming: Not conforming to gender stereotypes or norms associated with being male or female.
Feminism: A social movement that seeks to achieve gender equality and recognition of the social and political contributions of women.
Consent: The voluntary, affirmative agreement to engage in sexual activity.
Sex education: Education that teaches students about sexuality, reproductive health, and relationships.
Intersectionality: The interconnected nature of social identities such as race, gender, and sexuality.
Body image: The perception and evaluation of one's own physical appearance.
Sexual health: A state of physical, emotional, and social well-being in relation to sexuality.
Masculinity and mental health: The impact of traditional ideas of masculinity on mental health, including issues such as depression and suicide.
Pornography: Media that depicts sexual activity, often with an emphasis on physical appearance and performing for an audience.
Sexual harassment and assault: Unwanted or non-consensual sexual behavior, which can include verbal, physical, or psychological harassment or assault.
Agency: The ability to make autonomous choices and act on them, including in relation to sexual behavior and expression.
Heterosexuality: An attraction to people of the opposite gender.
Homosexuality: An attraction to people of the same gender.
Bisexuality: An attraction to both the genders.
Asexuality: A lack of sexual attraction to anyone.
Demisexuality: A type of sexuality where a person feels sexual attraction only after developing an emotional connection with someone.
Pansexuality: An attraction to people, regardless of their gender identity or expression.
Masculinity: The traits, behaviors, and roles associated with being male.
Toxic Masculinity: Toxic masculinity refers to harmful behavior, beliefs, and attitudes that men adopt in order to appear more "manly" or dominant.
Femininity: The traits, behaviors, and roles associated with being female.
Androgyny: A gender expression that combines both masculine and feminine qualities in equal measure.
"Masculinity can be theoretically understood as socially constructed."
"There is evidence that some behaviors considered masculine are influenced by both cultural factors and biological factors."
"To what extent masculinity is biologically or socially influenced is subject to debate."
"It is distinct from the definition of the biological male sex, as anyone can exhibit masculine traits."
"Standards of masculinity vary across different cultures and historical periods."
"Masculinity (also called manhood or manliness) is a set of attributes, behaviors, and roles associated with men and boys."
"Masculinity can be theoretically understood as socially constructed."
"There is evidence that some behaviors considered masculine are influenced by both cultural factors and biological factors."
"It is distinct from the definition of the biological male sex, as anyone can exhibit masculine traits."
"Standards of masculinity vary across different cultures and historical periods."
"To what extent masculinity is biologically or socially influenced is subject to debate."
"Masculinity (also called manhood or manliness) is a set of attributes, behaviors, and roles associated with men and boys."
"Standards of masculinity vary across different cultures and historical periods."
"Masculinity can be theoretically understood as socially constructed."
"It is distinct from the definition of the biological male sex, as anyone can exhibit masculine traits."
"There is evidence that some behaviors considered masculine are influenced by both cultural factors and biological factors."
"Standards of masculinity vary across different cultures and historical periods."
"Masculinity (also called manhood or manliness) is a set of attributes, behaviors, and roles associated with men and boys."
"To what extent masculinity is biologically or socially influenced is subject to debate."