masculinity

Sex and gender

Adolescence, the Manosphere, and the Making of Toxic Masculinity

The Netflix drama Adolescence depicts the journey of a 13-year-old boy, Jamie, who, after feeling isolated and rejected, becomes immersed in the toxic “manosphere.” The series highlights the dangers of online radicalization, showcasing how young boys, craving connection, often adopt harmful ideologies influenced by figures like Andrew Tate, leading to emotional crises and distorted masculinity.

Crime and Deviance

Masculinities, Crime and Criminology, Richard Collier 

Collier (1998) criticizes Messerschmidt’s concept of hegemonic masculinity as too limited, arguing that it fails to consider the complexity of social subjects. He uses the case of the Dunblane Massacre to demonstrate the multifaceted nature of masculinity and its influence on violent behavior. Collier’s nuanced approach provides insight into the specific violence of men.

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