Hypermasculinity
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Hypermasculinity is a noun meaning exaggerated masculine behavior or traits, especially strength and those of a violent, dominant, or sexual nature.
Meaning
exaggerated masculine behavior or traits, especially strength and those of a violent, dominant, or sexual nature.
Example Sentences
These images glamourized and normalized violent standards of hypermasculinity
Word Forms
- hypermasculinities
Antonyms for hypermasculinity
Common opposites include hypomasculinity.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include machismo, supervirility, over-genderization, hyperaggression, overgenderization, overaggressiveness.
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