Abstract

Many social theories, particularly in the field of gender studies, posit that masculinity is hegemonic, whilst femininity is subjugated. Such theories lead audiences to believe that femininity is always lesser than masculinity, lacking hegemonic power. However, whilst even the most powerful of femininities, such as normative white femininity, will never occupy a hegemonic apex, the gender hierarchy certainly privileges this femininity over not only others, but also alternative forms of masculinity, which exist outside of the hegemonic realm. As such, while it can be said that femininity is not hegemonic, to say that femininity does not have hegemonic features would be irresponsible, especially when one considers intersectionality.

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  • ABSRACT: Many social theories, in the field of gender studies, posit that masculinity is hegemonic, whilst femininity is subjugated

  • When taken on its own, and when considering principles of intersectionality, it is clear to see that femininity possesses hegemonic traits which privileges some over others

  • In a simple ranking of masculinity and femininity, controlling for all other variables and characteristics, such as race and class, the masculine will always occupy the pinnacle of power, maintaining its position there at the disadvantage of the feminine below

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ABSRACT: Many social theories, in the field of gender studies, posit that masculinity is hegemonic, whilst femininity is subjugated. These constructions of power dictate which types of behaviour are acceptable, and for whom, and the position of individuals in a hierarchy of privilege and authority.

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