Every culture also has an ideal, dominant standard of masculinity to which men are to aim. This is referred to as _____.

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Hegemonic masculinity refers to the idealized and dominant form of masculinity within a given culture, which shapes expectations for men's behavior and attitudes. This form of masculinity is often associated with qualities such as strength, toughness, and aggressiveness, and is used to establish power relations between men and women as well as between men themselves.

Every Culture Also Has an Ideal, Dominant Standard of Masculinity