Masculinity and hegemony are related because both are based on the importance of being superior . I think that this power structure, however, changes within the social structure. For example, usually a younger man would not be superior to an older woman. I also feel as though it is not as important for homosexuals to be superior to women. This might be because some exhibit more feminine qualities. Or they might not be concerned with subordinating women because they are not interested in a relationship with a woman. I think masculinity varies depending on the situation. It is especially interrelated with race and class as well. A wealthy white man would usually be considered more superior than a black poor man.
I completely agree with Kaitlyn that masculinity depends on the situation and that it is also affected by class and race. For example, in the past African Americans could not be as masculine as white men. But now there is a more of a balance in several cultures.
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