Summarize the Structured Action Theory and its central concept of hegemonic masculinity.

What will be an ideal response?


James Messerschmidt’s structured action theory’s central concept is hegemonic masculinity, which is the cultural ideal of masculinity that men are expected to live up to. Hegemonic masculinity is “defined through work in the paid-labor market, the subordination of women, heterosexism, and the driven uncontrollable sexuality of men”. Although it is about living up to masculine ideals and distancing the masculine self from femininity, hegemonic masculinity is also a way to maintain patriarchy.

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Which of the following items is NOT included in GDP?

A) sale of Microsoft security stock B) sales at a grocery store C) purchase of a hamburger at a fast-food restaurant D) downloads of iTunes music charged to a credit card

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What is the most important reason that crime rates rise or fall? Why?

What will be an ideal response?

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A. women from affluent communities B. women from poor communities C. men from affluent communities D. men from poor communities

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