Key word quiz

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What is masculinity?
a set of norms for men traditionally including being in charge, strong and aggressive
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What is meant by the term 'breadwinner'
the main wage earner in a family
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What is the crisis of masculinity
the idea that the norms for being a man are not clear anymore. Men are not sure of their place in society.
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What is a house husband?
is where a man takes on the traditional female role of looking after the house and children
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What does the term 'new man' refer to?
a set of norms which appeared in the 1990s, which included showing emotions, being more caring and taking on some female roles
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What is meant by the term 'breadwinner'

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the main wage earner in a family

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What is the crisis of masculinity

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What is a house husband?

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What does the term 'new man' refer to?

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