Bedleková, Žofia (2024) From Stoic to Sensitive: Measuring Shifts in Societal Perceptions of Masculinity. Bachelor thesis, Psychology.
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Abstract
This study, titled "From Stoic to Sensitive: Measuring Shifts in Societal Perceptions of Masculinity," critically examines the evolution of masculinity discourse from traditional stoicism towards an acceptance of vulnerability and sensitivity among men. Through a quantitative analysis involving 319 participants from the United Kingdom, the research evaluates societal perceptions of traditional masculinity (TM) versus new masculinity (NM), with a focus on emotional expressiveness, warmth, competence, and social distance. Results indicate a significant societal shift, where NM is perceived as being associated with higher emotional expressiveness and warmth, thereby challenging common stereotypes of male stoicism. This shift suggests an increasing societal acceptance of diverse masculine expressions, recognizing emotional expressiveness as an integral aspect of progressive masculinity. However, the study found no significant difference in perceived competence between TM and NM, indicating that being emotionally open does not diminish perceptions of male competence. These findings highlight the dynamic nature of gender norms, reflecting changing societal values that increasingly reject rigid stereotypes in favor of more inclusivity. The study calls for further exploration into the complex spectrum of masculinity and its implications for gender relations, mental health, and societal well-being, emphasizing the importance of evolving gender norms for the improvement of all individuals. Keywords: traditional masculinity, new masculinity, stoicism, emotional expressiveness, societal perspective
| Item Type: | Thesis (Bachelor) |
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| Supervisor name: | Aksu, A. |
| Degree programme: | Psychology |
| Differentiation route: | None [Bachelor Psychology] |
| Date Deposited: | 11 Mar 2024 08:42 |
| Last Modified: | 11 Mar 2024 08:42 |
| URI: | http://gmwpublic.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/id/eprint/3199 |
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