Fokkema, Merijn (2024) Society’s Perceptions: Traditional Versus Modern Masculinity and Sexual Harassment. Bachelor thesis, Psychology.
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Abstract
This study examines the relationship between traditional and new masculinity traits and the perceived likelihood of engaging in sexual harassment. With shifting gender norms and the rise of new masculinity, understanding how these changes influence societal perceptions is important, as society’s values might influence what traits are uptaken by men (Iacoviello, 2022). We hypothesized that men with new masculine traits would be perceived as less likely to engage in sexual harassment compared to traditionally masculine men and the control condition. To further elaborate and interpret results, the precarious manhood theory (Vandello et al., 2008), which proposes that masculinity must be continually validated, was used. The study involved 315 female participants (Mage = 42.1, SDage = 13) from the United Kingdom, randomly assigned to assess a fictional profile containing traditional, new, or no specified masculinity traits (control). Results from a one-way ANOVA indicated that new masculine men were perceived as significantly less likely to engage in sexual harassment than traditional masculine men and the control group. The control group had a slightly higher perceived chance to engage in sexual harassment, although this finding was non-significant. These findings highlight the positive societal perception of new masculinity and give indications of how society perceives men in general. Future research should explore the complexity of masculinity to provide a more comprehensive understanding, as the dynamics of masculinity are complex. Keywords: new masculinity, traditional masculinity, sexual harassment, societal perceptions
| Item Type: | Thesis (Bachelor) |
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| Supervisor name: | Aksu, A. |
| Degree programme: | Psychology |
| Differentiation route: | None [Bachelor Psychology] |
| Date Deposited: | 05 Jul 2024 08:50 |
| Last Modified: | 05 Jul 2024 08:50 |
| URI: | http://gmwpublic.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/id/eprint/3676 |
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