Question

Do you believe that stereotypes about masculinity can cause aggressive behavior and violence in men? Why or why not?

Do you think that gender stereotypes have improved over time? What has changed and what hasn’t?

Answer 1

Yes, the stereotypes about masculinity can cause aggressive behavior and violence in men. These stereotypes are based on rigid gender roles and identities. These roles and identities make certain societal expectations. If these expectations are not met then people might make fun and exclude the person. In order to boost the ego and confirm the pre-conceived toxic masculine roles - men are more prone to show aggressive behavior. For instance, If there is a minor car crash on the red light and people have gathered around two men [whose car clashed]. In order to show off and boost ego- both men started shouting at each other and later started to physically fight each other. The increasing cases of domestic violence show that men and their masculine nature are making them reflect aggressive and violent behavior.

Yes, gender stereotypes have improved over time but in certain areas. It also depends on culture to culture and person to person. There are some positive sides and negative sides.

• The increase in feminist movements- Acceptance of men and women equality at various levels of work, politics, and home.
• Positive acceptance of transgender status and identity.
• Partriarchial and toxic masclunity still exist in various parts of the world.