Reducing Violence by debunking the “Real Man” Concept - Pip Cornall
The most dominant model of masculinity, the real man or tough man concept has been around for centuries. However in recent decades the model has been weighted towards the hyper- masculine or extreme masculinity. Modern media, in its never ending quest for ratings, continually magnifies the hyper-masculine. This trend results in TV and film heroes becoming larger, more muscular and more violent, every few years. Read more »
