Hegemonic masculinity and femininity

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  • Hegemonic
    • Hegemonic masculinity
      • Heterosexuality
      • Repression of emotions/emotional distance
      • Physical strength/muscular/tall
      • Aggression
      • Independence and self-reliance
      • Competitiveness and ambition
      • Lack of domesticity (housework and childcare) - only DIY
      • Rational and practical
      • Risk taking
      • Task orientated
      • Lack of concern with appearance
    • Hegemonic femininity
      • Heterosexuality
      • Expression of emotions/emotional warmth, caring and sensitive
      • Weak, fragile/small
      • Gentleness and non-aggressive
      • Dependence (on men)
      • Non-competitive
      • Concerned with and responsible for housework and practical and emotional aspects of childcare
      • Emotional and unpredictable
      • Avoids risks
      • People orientated
      • Major concern with appearance

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