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In Lehne’s article, “Homophobia Among Men: Supporting and Defining the Male Role” he looks at how homophobia maintains, supports and motivates the male gender role. He defines homophobia is the irrational fear or intolerance of homosexuality. ... Homosexuality has become very stigmatized in our society and thus homophobia is used as a device of social control that is used to maintain behavior that is appropriate to the social situation for the gender. ... If men don’t participate in this competitive behavior, their masculinity and sexuality is often questioned. ...
In Sharon Bird’s article “Welcome to the Men’s Club,” she discusses the creation of hegemonic masculinity. ... Within our existing gender roles in society, the meanings associated with behaviors that challenge hegemonic masculinity are denied legitimacy and are therefore suppressed. ... Homosocial interaction among heterosexual men contributes to the maintenance of hegemonic masculinity norms by supporting the meanings that are associated with identities that fit hegemonic ideals while suppressing those associated with non-hegemonic masculinity. This is achieved through three different characteristics of hegemonic masculinity, the first being emotional detachment.
Approximate Word count = 819
Approximate Pages = 3.3
(250 words per page double spaced)
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