masculinity
noun
mas·cu·lin·i·ty
ˌma-skyə-ˈli-nə-tē 
: the quality or nature of the male sex : the quality, state, or degree of being masculine or manly
challenging traditional notions about masculinity and femininity
… a style which alternates between a polished grace and blunt masculinity.—
Stuart Keate
Stuart KeateThe man controlling his environment is today the prevailing American image of masculinity.—Susan Faludi
Susan Faludi
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some men believe that wearing pink would undermine their masculinity
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025
The better, more-daring version of Get Hard would scuttle political correctness, gay panic, and outmoded ideas about what constitutes masculinity.
—Tim Grierson, Vulture, 4 Feb. 2025
Zuckerberg could simply be unaware that most offices in the U.S. still possess competitive environments and traits associated with traditional masculinity.
—Adam Stanaland, The Conversation, 23 Jan. 2025
In Zuckerberg’s own words, there is nothing wrong with embracing masculinity.
—Alyssa Goldberg, USA TODAY, 17 Jan. 2025
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“Masculinity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/masculinity. Accessed 15 Feb. 2025.
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masculinity
noun
mas·cu·lin·i·ty
ˌmas-kyə-ˈlin-ət-ē
plural masculinities
: the quality, state, or degree of being masculine
measurement of masculinity or femininity—Psychological Abstracts
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