When Paolo was a young boy his father would get angry with him whenever he showed any emotion.He would constantly tell him that "boys don't cry" and that he should "take it like a man." What is this an example of?

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This is an example of hegemonic masculinity, which refers to practices that promote the dominant social position of men, and the subordinate social position of women. It includes cultural beliefs that associate masculinity with toughness, stoicism, and the suppression of emotions such as crying.

When Paolo Was a Young Boy His Father Would Get