Influence Of Masculinity

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1.7 Masculinity
Masculinity refers to set of attributes, behaviors and roles generally associated with boys or men and constitute of biologically created and socially defined factors. There are three main characteristics attributed as masculine according to David Gilmore (1990) – protect, procreate and provide. Protection implies that men need to establish and defend social and physical boundaries. This role requires them to have physical strength and endurance. A man’s physical capabilities affect every aspect, from self-preservation to mating preferences. Physical and emotional stoicism is expected from them – men are expected to suppress their feelings to enable themselves to maintain an objective view. Intellectual capabilities take precedence over emotion or intuition. Their role in procreation is as the aggressor in finding a mate and is recognized in most cultures. It is required of men to possess virility and potency, the ability to sexually satisfy a woman, fecundity and having progeny. As providers, men work primarily to feed and create an environment of comfort for their …show more content…

The influence of Neo-Confucianism is seen mainly in family life (the smallest social unit recognized there). The country has a vertical structure and follows the five bonds of relationship ascribed in Confucianism – ruler and subject, father and son, husband and wife, older brother and younger brother, and older friend and younger friend (https://www.reference.com/world-view/five-basic-relationships-confucianism-e5b27f5c3ca1ff46). In all the relationships the older person or the superior is responsible for looking after the younger ones and all responsibilities and powers lies with them. The younger ones are supposed to look after them, obey them and fulfill filial piety. Almost all social etiquettes are derived from this

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