MEN AND

MASCULINITI
ES
LESSON OBJECTIVES:
 This module discusses the many faces of men and
masculinities. It also discusses themes of masculinity
and its relationship with well-being, fathering, domestic
roles, and drug and alcohol use. This module finally
deals with hegemonic, protest, and caring masculinities.
At the end of this module, you are expected to;
1. Understand fully men's studies and the constructs of
masculinity;
2. Know fully the themes of masculinity and its
relationship with well-being, fathering, domestic roles,
and drug and alcohol use; and
3. Comprehend hegemonic, protest, and caring
masculinities.
WHAT IS MASCULINITIES/MASCULINITY?

 social expectations of being a man: The term ‘masculinity’

refers to the roles, behaviors and attributes that are
considered appropriate for boys and men in a given society.
Masculinity is constructed and defined socially, historically
and politically, rather than being biologically driven.
 ROLE OF A MAN:

Dominant
Assertive
Strong
Breadwinner
Leader
Protector
MASCULINITIES AND WELL-BEING
 Conformity to masculine beliefs has a significant
impact on men's health. It prevents men from seeking
professional help and care when going through
emotional or personal crisis.
 Men are unlikely to talk about their worries and
more likely to engage in other destructive behaviors
when stressed.
 This subsequently results in a propensity for poor
mental health, substance use(alcohol and drugs), and
suicidal tendency.
MASCULINITIES AND WELL-BEING

 Studies show that men were more likely to drink than women. They drank
alcohol in greater quantity and more frequently than women, and were
more likely to face alcohol-related health and social problems than women.
(Wilsack et al. 2000)
 According to research, some studies says that women live longer than men
because of the habits and life span of men.
 Men are prone on using such alcohol and drug use because they tend to be
valued as strong, adventurous, curious, and like extreme things.
MASCULINITI
ES AND WELL-
BEING
CATEGORIES OF MASCULINITIES
HEGEMONIC MASCULINITIES

 Are masculinities that are highly visible, respected, and occupy a position of authority
in relation to other masculinities, within a particular setting.
 Such masculinities may not be the most widespread form, but they are likely to
be those most admired, and they represent standards for others.
 Examples might include decisive business leaders, popular boys in a peer group, and
certain sportsmen.
PROTEST MASCULINITIES
Protest masculinities represent
a pattern of masculinity
constructed in local working-
class settings, sometimes
among ethnically marginalised
men, which embody the same
claims to power of typical
hegemonic masculinities, but
which lack the economic
resources and institutional
authority which underpin
regional and global patterns.
CARING MASCULINITIES
 Caring masculinities are
masculine identities that reject
domination and embrace values
of care.
 They include a commitment to
equality, as
caregiving implies adopting
values, and characteristics that
are often excluded from
hegemonic masculinity.
THANK YOU!