masculinity

Example Sentences

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"In the US, presidential elections have always been masculinity contests," Dan Cassino, a professor at Fairleigh Dickinson University, told AFP.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Given the group’s commitment to costumed stage personas, the mixed sexuality of their members, and their name, the Village People came to represent the confluence of masculinity and queerness.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

The show explores middle-age desperation, loneliness and, notably, masculinity and male friendship.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

In a time when the social climate is as unpredictable as the arts, Jake Gyllenhaal is betting on red-blooded masculinity, and the odds are in his favor.

From Salon • May 27, 2026

Being secure in your masculinity isn’t the same as being straight.

From "Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda" by Becky Albertalli