Media Portrayals of Men and Masculinity - Introduction

Gender Representation

“Many ways to be a girl, but one way to be a boy.” The New York Times[1]

This section addresses the representation of men, boys and masculinity in the media. It covers topics such as media stereotypes of masculinity, how children see masculinity portrayed in media and how various media contribute to stereotypes of masculinity and male authority in sports and advertising. It also addresses the role that the media play in shaping attitudes about masculinity.

[1] Miller, C. (2018) Many Ways to Be a Girl, but One Way to Be a Boy: The New Gender Rules. The New York Times.