For male cheerleaders, which of the following is a way that they express their masculinity, even in a strongly feminized terrain?

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Lifting women over their heads requires physical strength and displays masculinity, even in an activity traditionally associated with femininity like cheerleading. Doing complex dance steps and showing flexibility can also be seen as impressive displays of physical ability, but lifting requires more overt demonstration of strength and dominance. Cheering louder through megaphones may be seen as aggressive or competitive behavior, rather than an expression of masculinity in a feminized terrain.

For Male Cheerleaders, Which of the Following Is a Way