hypermasculine
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“The hypermasculine associations of tattooing” suited the moment, Lodder writes, “as androgyny and boyishness had become de rigueur.”
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 28, 2024
In the traditionally hypermasculine environment of professional sports, Lasso’s players succeed by learning to trust each other with their weaknesses and ultimately improvising a style of play that de-emphasizes singular superstar athletes.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 16, 2023
"Black men may have a desire to be vulnerable in their relationships but that is often suppressed by the need to keep up with a hypermasculine image."
From Salon • Apr. 19, 2023
Mitchell has a basic mastery of the hypermasculine tropes of comic book culture and professional sports.
From Washington Post • Dec. 17, 2022
While the details remain unclear, Mr. Crisp said that Ms. Watkins found it challenging to spend years in hypermasculine organizations like the Army and the Oath Keepers.
From New York Times • Oct. 10, 2022
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