Masculine Person

A Masculine Person is a person who expresses high levels of masculinity through cultural, social, and personal characteristics traditionally associated with male sex and masculine identity.

• AKA: Masculine Individual.
• Context:
  • It can form Gender Component through biological traits and social construction.
  • It can express Gender Characteristics through physical attributes and behavioral patterns.
  • It can influence Social Roles through cultural expectations and societal norms.
  • It can shape Personal Identity through self-perception and identity formation.
  • It can maintain Cultural Patterns through traditional practices and social systems.
  • It can structure Social Interactions through gender roles and behavioral expectations.
  • It can guide Personal Development through identity models and social learning.
  • It can affect Power Dynamics through social hierarchy and status systems.
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  • It can demonstrate Positive Traits through:
    • It can exhibit Purposefulness through goal-oriented behavior.
    • It can display Independence through self-reliant actions.
    • It can show Self-Confidence through assured behavior.
    • It can practice Leadership through directive capability.
    • It can maintain Loyalty through commitment behavior.
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  • It can manifest Challenging Traits through:
    • It can exhibit Aggression through confrontational behavior.
    • It can display Emotional Restraint through limited expression.
    • It can show Competitive Drive through dominance seeking.
    • It can practice Risk-Taking through dangerous behavior.
    • It can maintain Status Focus through hierarchical thinking.
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  • It can range from being a Traditional Masculine Gender to being a Contemporary Masculine Gender, depending on its cultural context.
  • It can range from being a Binary Masculine Gender to being a Fluid Masculine Gender, depending on its expression pattern.
  • It can range from being a Biological Masculine Gender to being a Social Masculine Gender, depending on its definition basis.
  • It can range from being a Personal Masculine Gender to being a Cultural Masculine Gender, depending on its interpretation level.
  • It can range from being a Fixed Masculine Gender to being a Variable Masculine Gender, depending on its temporal stability.
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  • It can manifest through Physical Features via body characteristics and hormonal patterns.
  • It can operate through Social Systems via cultural practices and institutional structures.
  • It can develop through Historical Contexts via cultural evolution and social change.
  • It can vary across Cultural Settings via societal differences and traditional practices.
  • It can intersect with Power Structures via social hierarchy and authority systems.
  • It can influence Economic Roles via work patterns and resource control.
  • It can shape Family Dynamics via relationship patterns and care responsibility.
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• Examples:
  • Traditional Masculine Persons, such as:
    • Cisgender Mans, such as:
      • Traditional Man who expresses conventional masculinity.
      • Conservative Man who maintains traditional gender roles.
      • Religious Man who follows faith-based gender norms.
    • Cultural Mans, such as:
      • Western Man who embodies western masculine values.
      • Eastern Man who practices eastern masculine traditions.
      • Indigenous Man who preserves traditional masculine wisdom.
    • Social Role Mans, such as:
      • Family Man who prioritizes paternal responsibility.
      • Career Man who focuses on professional achievement.
      • Community Man who emphasizes social leadership.
  • Contemporary Masculine Persons, such as:
    • Modern Mans, such as:
      • Progressive Man who embraces evolved masculinity.
      • Balanced Man who integrates masculine and feminine traits.
      • Conscious Man who practices mindful masculinity.
    • Non-Traditional Mans, such as:
      • Gender-Fluid Man who expresses flexible masculinity.
      • Queer Man who redefines masculine expression.
      • Trans Man who affirms masculine identity.
    • Alternative Masculines, such as:
      • Artistic Man who embodies creative masculinity.
      • Nurturing Man who demonstrates caring masculinity.
      • Intellectual Man who values thoughtful masculinity.
• Counter-Examples:
  • Feminine Person, which represents female traits rather than masculine characteristics.
  • Non-Binary Person, which avoids gender polarity rather than masculine alignment.
  • Sex Category, which concerns biological classification rather than gender expression.
  • Social Role, which involves societal function rather than gender identity.
• See: Gender System, Male Sex, Masculine Identity, Gender Role, Social Construction, Cultural Pattern, Power Dynamic, Gender Expression, Men's Studies, Gender Theory, Machismo, Gender Binary, Gender Fluidity, Cultural Masculinity, Social Masculinity.

References

2016

• (Wikipedia, 2016) ⇒ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Masculinity Retrieved:2016-10-4.
  • Masculinity (also called boyhood, manliness, machismo, or manhood) is a set of attributes, behaviors and roles generally associated with boys and men. Masculinity is socially constructed, but made up of both socially-defined and biologically-created factors, distinct from the definition of the male biological sex. Both males and females can exhibit masculine traits and behavior. Those exhibiting both masculine and feminine characteristics are considered androgynous, and feminist philosophers have argued that gender ambiguity may blur gender classification. Masculine traits include courage, independence and assertiveness. These traits vary by location and context, and are influenced by social and cultural factors. An overemphasis on masculinity and power, often associated with a disregard for consequences and responsibility, is known as machismo.

2008

• https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php?topic=30391.10;imode
  • QUOTE:
    • Positive masculine traits: Purposefulness, independence, self-confidence, self-reliance, adventurous, assertiveness, self-discipline, determination, endurance, leadership skills, courage, loyalty, persistence, decisiveness, rationality, inventiveness, ambitious, dependability, provider, worldly view.
    • Negative masculine traits: Arrogance, aggression, egotistical, risky behaviour, callousness, non-communicative, explosiveness, excessive pride, insensitivity, domineering, cold-heartedness, lack of emotion, overly competitive, closed mindedness, crudeness, coarseness, messiness, violent, life taking, indifferent, sexual promiscuity.

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References

2016

• (Wikipedia, 2016) ⇒ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Masculinity Retrieved:2016-10-4.
  • Masculinity (also called boyhood, manliness, machismo, or manhood) is a set of attributes, behaviors and roles generally associated with boys and men. Masculinity is socially constructed, but made up of both socially-defined and biologically-created factors, distinct from the definition of the male biological sex. Both males and females can exhibit masculine traits and behavior. Those exhibiting both masculine and feminine characteristics are considered androgynous, and feminist philosophers have argued that gender ambiguity may blur gender classification. Masculine traits include courage, independence and assertiveness. These traits vary by location and context, and are influenced by social and cultural factors. An overemphasis on masculinity and power, often associated with a disregard for consequences and responsibility, is known as machismo.

2008

• https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php?topic=30391.10;imode
  • QUOTE:
    • Positive masculine traits: Purposefulness, independence, self-confidence, self-reliance, adventurous, assertiveness, self-discipline, determination, endurance, leadership skills, courage, loyalty, persistence, decisiveness, rationality, inventiveness, ambitious, dependability, provider, worldly view.
    • Negative masculine traits: Arrogance, aggression, egotistical, risky behaviour, callousness, non-communicative, explosiveness, excessive pride, insensitivity, domineering, cold-heartedness, lack of emotion, overly competitive, closed mindedness, crudeness, coarseness, messiness, violent, life taking, indifferent, sexual promiscuity.

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