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  • Sociology
  • Gender Studies
  • Psychology

Background:

  • Traditional gendered arrangements significantly impact all individuals.
  • Existing gender equity discussions often overlook the specific challenges and harms faced by men.
  • Men's roles, while offering some privileges, can also lead to restrictive expectations and negative health outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the personal costs and restrictive roles men experience due to traditional gendered arrangements.
  • To advocate for an inclusive framework for gender equity that considers men's perspectives and well-being.
  • To highlight the need for empirical research on the multifaceted impacts of gender norms on men.

Main Methods:

  • Conceptual analysis of traditional gendered arrangements and their effects on men.
  • Identification of five key gendered arrangements impacting men: masculine norms, disengagement from communal roles, hostile sexism, benevolent sexism, and societal shifts in gender hierarchies.
  • Exploration of the paradoxical nature of men's privileged position within gender hierarchies.

Main Results:

  • Masculine norms restrict men's choices and are linked to poor health.
  • Disengagement from communal roles deprives men of positive social outcomes.
  • Hostile and benevolent sexism create interpersonal tension and unrealistic role expectations for men.
  • Societal changes in gender hierarchies can induce threat responses in men, influenced by social class and race.

Conclusions:

  • Gendered arrangements impose significant personal costs on men, despite perceived privileges.
  • An inclusive approach to gender equity is necessary to address men's unique circumstances and promote their well-being.
  • Achieving equity for all genders is essential for enhancing overall human well-being.