Hegemonic Masculinity in Western Society  - 3/28/06

I. Hegemonic Masculinity Definition/ Parameters 
	A. Through cultural conceptions how masculinity is represented to us 
	B. Normative definition of masculinity
		1. Reinforces status quo perception 
			a. Mythologizing status quo to make the process seem natural
		2. Excludes femininity 

II. Sport as Artifact 
	A. Athletics as an institution 

III. Androcentrism: females are marginalized from males in all aspects of life

IV. Biological Essentialism: physical biology makes our gender unalterable
	
V. Gender Polarization: Unable to identify as 'people' without gender definitions
	
VI. Masculinity vs. Femininity  
	A. Femininity
		1. warm
		2. gentle
		3. weak
	B. Masculinity
		1. independent
		2. confident
		3. strong
		4. competitive 
		5. logical
	C. Definition of Athlete
		1. Consist of mostly masculine terminology
		2. Reinforcing power of masculinity
	
VII. Homosexuality 
	A. Gay Athletes 
	
VIII. Expectations of Masculinity 
	A. Becoming societally unacceptable for men to be physically aggressive 
	B. Promoting a fantastical idea about manliness 
			a. 
	
IX. The Effect Socialization of Sports has on Men		
	A. Being Socialized into cultural narratives 

X. Nationalistic Narratives
	A. Sexuality - Heterosexualism 
		1. Homophobia as a natural athlete trait 

XI. Bodies 
	A. Physical bodies of men over time have increased in size