Challenging traditional masculinity: minority norms and the reimagining of male gender roles
Rigid traditional masculinity norms are linked to emotional suppression and relational strain, particularly among heterosexual men. This research examined whether sexual orientation shapes masculinity-related attitudes and whether exposure to sexual minority norms can shift them. In Study 1 (N = 250...
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| description | Rigid traditional masculinity norms are linked to emotional suppression and relational strain, particularly among heterosexual men. This research examined whether sexual orientation shapes masculinity-related attitudes and whether exposure to sexual minority norms can shift them. In Study 1 (N = 250, U.S.), heterosexual men endorsed traditional masculinity more strongly and reported lower emotional vulnerability than gay men. These differences were mediated by less embracement of non-traditional domestic and relational roles. In Study 2 (N = 293, U.K.), heterosexual men exposed to narratives of gay men embracing non-traditional roles showed reduced masculinity endorsement and increased emotional vulnerability. Perceptions of generational shifts remained high across conditions. Sexual minority norms can thus promote more inclusive masculinities through minority influence. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-eae1e65e9c4d41e1b900ea72e22897192025-08-20T03:31:47ZengTaylor & Francis GroupSocial Influence1553-45101553-45292025-12-0120110.1080/15534510.2025.2538627Challenging traditional masculinity: minority norms and the reimagining of male gender rolesIslam Borinca0Theofilos Gkinopoulos1Department of Social Psychology, University of Groningen, Groningen, NetherlandsBehavior in Crisis Lab, Institute of Psychology, Jagiellonian University, Kraków, PolandRigid traditional masculinity norms are linked to emotional suppression and relational strain, particularly among heterosexual men. This research examined whether sexual orientation shapes masculinity-related attitudes and whether exposure to sexual minority norms can shift them. In Study 1 (N = 250, U.S.), heterosexual men endorsed traditional masculinity more strongly and reported lower emotional vulnerability than gay men. These differences were mediated by less embracement of non-traditional domestic and relational roles. In Study 2 (N = 293, U.K.), heterosexual men exposed to narratives of gay men embracing non-traditional roles showed reduced masculinity endorsement and increased emotional vulnerability. Perceptions of generational shifts remained high across conditions. Sexual minority norms can thus promote more inclusive masculinities through minority influence.https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/15534510.2025.2538627Traditional masculinitysexual orientationminority influencegender normsemotional vulnerability |
| spellingShingle | Islam Borinca Theofilos Gkinopoulos Challenging traditional masculinity: minority norms and the reimagining of male gender roles Social Influence Traditional masculinity sexual orientation minority influence gender norms emotional vulnerability |
| title | Challenging traditional masculinity: minority norms and the reimagining of male gender roles |
| title_full | Challenging traditional masculinity: minority norms and the reimagining of male gender roles |
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| title_short | Challenging traditional masculinity: minority norms and the reimagining of male gender roles |
| title_sort | challenging traditional masculinity minority norms and the reimagining of male gender roles |
| topic | Traditional masculinity sexual orientation minority influence gender norms emotional vulnerability |
| url | https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/15534510.2025.2538627 |
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