masculinity

Example Sentences

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They could see the ways girls were performing a strange kind of female role in order to please boys who are themselves performing a nasty version of masculinity.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

The men on these new shows present tortured visions of modern masculinity and the alternately hilarious and horrifying ways things can go awry.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

As Ortiz explored drag culture and masculinity, they became more intentional about incorporating Puerto Rican culture into their storytelling.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

Jared Keeso stars in this “Letterkenny” spinoff satirizing performative masculinity among a small-town Canadian hockey team.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 27, 2026

He clings to his masculinity, his solitude and his feigned indifference so he can maintain his role, so he’ll never, ever have to show his feelings.

From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank