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masculinity

[mas-kyuh-lin-i-tee] / ˌmæs kyəˈlɪn ɪ ti /
NOUN
manliness
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“Real men are secure enough in their masculinity that they can, in fact, change diapers and stay home with their children and be active parents.”

From Salon • May 15, 2026

For Oakley, being a drag king is about challenging masculinity rather than impersonating someone, which is what older male impersonators have traditionally done.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

Content producer Blair R. Minton posted a thoughtful video commentary on the type of hive mind masculinity aligning against Megan.

From Salon • Apr. 30, 2026

The real crisis is the manufacturing of masculinity.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

It was cool to see an adult man not caring about society’s artificial rules for masculinity, though.

From "From Twinkle, with Love" by Sandhya Menon




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