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hypermasculinity

hypermasculinity

1 9.0
An extreme way of acting like a man with toughness and little emotion
  • noun
  • /ˌhaɪpərˈmæskjʊlɪnɪti/
translation icon : hipermasculinidad
  • Sociologists warn that hypermasculinity can negatively affect relationships by promoting an unrealistic expectation of male behavior.
  • group hypermasculinity
  • culture of hypermasculinity
  • violent hypermasculinity

I think our world is suffering from hypermasculinity, and I say that with my weird deep voice, but it's the truth.

Examples

  • Because of hypermasculinity's threats to republican government, Adams advised men to adopt a new conception of male identity.

    Academic text (2009)

  • As for organizational outcomes, the results provide clear evidence of a group-level association between a culture of hypermasculinity, cohesion, and readiness.

    Academic text (2003)

  • I think our world is suffering from hypermasculinity, and I say that with my weird deep voice, but it's the truth.

    The Diary Of A CEO

  • You spoke about this hypermasculinity that got you to a senior position at one of the world's leading organisations.

  • Against this image of hypermasculinity stands the ideal of the gentleman: civil, dutiful, gracious, and protective of the weak.

    Academic text (2009)

  • For example, those who rated their groups high on hypermasculinity also tended to give them low ratings on cohesion and readiness.

    Academic text (2003)

  • Many young boys are influenced by hypermasculinity, believing they must always act tough and suppress their emotions.

  • The film critic pointed out how the characters exhibited hypermasculinity, emphasizing aggression and dominance in their interactions.

Synonyms

masculinity
vshypermasculinity
43 4.1

Qualities and behaviors people associate with being a man

is an extreme display of those traits stressing toughness and aggression
machismo
vshypermasculinity
9 7.7

A strong, proud way of being a man that shows control or aggression

is more extreme and highlights emotional suppression along with dominance

Antonyms

femininity
29 3.4

A set of qualities often seen in women, like gentleness and grace

softness
  • Slur
1 7.9

A quality in men of being gentle or emotional rather than traditionally masculine

How Masculine

hypermasculinity
1 9.0
masculinity
43 4.1

Surface Forms

hypermasculinity singular
hypermasculinities plural

Morphology

hypermasculinity = masculinity (transparent) = hyper + masculine + ity

Removing hyper- leaves the familiar noun 'masculinity', and the added prefix clearly expresses excess or exaggeration.

Etymology

Hypermasculinity comes from hyper-, as in hyperactive, meaning 'too much' or 'over', and masculinity meaning 'male qualities'. So, hypermasculinity is when traditional male traits are taken too far, like toughness, aggression, and not showing feelings.