“Masculinism” designates both a movement for the defense of the rights of men and their socio-political roles and a protest movement which aims to free men from their traditional social roles
by Richy141 December 28, 2019
This is a term used to describe a man who has a fragile sense of masculinity for whatever reason. It can be used for someone who tries too hard to fit the male stereotypes in fear of looking too feminine in front of society.
Jim: I wouldn't dare wear tight jeans, im scared that someone might think im gay.
Jordan: Dude, stop having such fragile masculinity and get over it. It doesnt matter how tight your jeans are, all that matters is how comfortable you are in them. Stop giving a shit about how 'manly' people think you are. Define 'manliness' through what you do, not through society's mindset.
Jordan: Dude, stop having such fragile masculinity and get over it. It doesnt matter how tight your jeans are, all that matters is how comfortable you are in them. Stop giving a shit about how 'manly' people think you are. Define 'manliness' through what you do, not through society's mindset.
by I cantbebothered June 14, 2018
A trend developing especially within the younger sets of the American straight male population defined by behaviors rejecting traditional notions of masculinity. This can include the wearing of traditionally feminine articles of clothing such as the color pink and girl pants. It also includes an attitude of rejection towards tested definitions of manhood in favor of feminine counterparts. Part of the cause of this trend is the mocking of the adult male within the popular culture as a pre-requisite of hip personhood. This popular culture contempt was combined with a diminishment of the father within the home vis a vis the rising divorce rate and the erosion of the relevance of the labor movement; which led to greater coercive top-down work environment realities, which in turn left more fathers with less to teach their sons about being vigorous men. Coupled with the rise of Feminism and the branding of vigorous masculinity as an erroneous danger to women's values; without any aknowledgement of the empathy and depth that can coexist with masculine vigor. This led to a fragmentation of vision of what exactly constituted an adult American male. The fragmentation with no teaching has led to significant portions of young men attempting to receive initiation in adult behaviors and morays from women. As a result of this a male within the sphere of De-Masculinization will often more strongly identify with female siblings and friends than with other men, due to his lack of knowledge regarding masculine feeling and self. The prominence of De-Masculinization within the larger culture contributes to an ever larger number of perpetual boys who will delay the onset of adult male understanding and responsability. Postulated programs for the reverse of this trend include mentoring programs and the mythopoetic men's movement.
Observer 1: That guy in the sagging girl pants and the pink shirt looks really gay.
Observer 2: He's probably not gay, it's just another symptom of the De-Masculinization of the American youth.
Observer 2: He's probably not gay, it's just another symptom of the De-Masculinization of the American youth.
by vagabond686 March 12, 2009
A cultural movement in which men use over-the-top fashion to express themselves. Through makeup, jewelry, and boob-windows, they enhance their masculinity.
by SheerNonsense February 16, 2021
by Katdadddddy December 23, 2018
The performance of stereotypical/marginal male traits and behaviors, in physical appearance and/or personality, which goes against the societal norm of embodying mainstream femininity for those who identify or present as female.
by G302 March 28, 2016
A masculine drama is a TV show or doco series that men can relate to and talk about openly with other male friends. Mostly with relatable male dialogue and storylines.
by Voevodin July 23, 2021