Hegemony vs Masculinity

What is deciding someone’s masculinity? Society or own-personality? I think the society gave people the perception of masculinity. It may seem very ambiguous to separate masculinity and hegemony. However, through “Masculinities” by Connell, I could get an insight into masculinity. Masculinity has represented as a dominant power. Society tended to treat men as more powerful and wild. On the contrary, the image of women accepted by the society was more passive. It is true that these perceptions are still considered until today. In traditional society, Men were more powered and dominant than women. A father was a symbol who works for his family. He was totally responsible for running his household. It gives men dominant power in society. However, I believe the society is changing. Since many women started working rather than just staying at home, women has entered into mainstream moving business and society. It will keep being continued. Women are not depending on men any more as described in traditional society. Men and Women has  equal power in this society and I believe the change is going on the positive way for more opened and diverse society.