Gendered Stereotyped Behaviors in Men

Gendered stereotyped behaviors in men are centered on masculinity and the perceived notion that to be viewed within a context of strength a masculine gendered persona must be presented by the individual man to the world at large. In addition, stereotyped behaviors grounded in gender, oftentimes, do not account for the fluidity of gender or contextualize gender as a social construct, which perpetuates the gendered stereotypes of the past. Much like other individuals, men are subjected to notions garnered at home, in school, in mainstream media, and through social media about the behaviors that a man must exhibit in [Page 802]the context of life, love, career, and relationships, and many men feel the pressure to live a stereotyped life.

Gendered stereotyped behavior often occurs as a ...