hypermasculinity
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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Coexisting with the amazing athletic skill, physical intelligence and grit, there was a type of insecure performative patriotic hypermasculinity.
From Salon ● Jun. 17, 2026
Oliver agrees and believes it's important that shows like this are not dismissed, especially "at a time when young men are being targeted with hypermasculinity".
From BBC ● May 30, 2026
I don’t think that’s quite what hypermasculinity means, but we’ll get to that in a minute.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 11, 2023
They must also navigate their place in a work culture that values toughness and hypermasculinity with a history of being resistant to well-being, former and current officers told The Washington Post.
From Washington Post ● Mar. 7, 2021
He is strong, definitely heteronormative, and preferably tends towards hypermasculinity.
From Slate ● Oct. 7, 2019
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