Asked by Jonathan Richardson on May 26, 2024
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What is the difference between maleness and masculinity? Provide an example of both.
Maleness
The qualities, characteristics, or attributes considered typical of or associated with men or male organisms.
Masculinity
A set of attributes, behaviors, and roles associated with boys and men, often emphasized as part of societal norms.
- Describe and identify the distinctions among terms connected to gender identity, including androgyny, maleness, and masculinity.
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Jennifer KoorsMay 31, 2024
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Masculinity is not a biological characteristic while maleness is. An example of masculinity could be that males should be "strong" and repress feelings. An example of maleness could be that the average man is taller and weighs more than the average woman.
Learning Objectives
- Describe and identify the distinctions among terms connected to gender identity, including androgyny, maleness, and masculinity.