Masculinity

New research finds that country hits in recent years show an increased emphasis on short-term sexual conquest—and on the celebration of whiteness.

New research finds many men view learning a second language as a feminine pursuit.

Pacific Standard spoke with a psychologist about new guidelines to improve men's psychological and emotional health.

A growing body of research suggests our food choices are guided by hidden biases.

PS Picks is a selection of the best things that the magazine's staff and contributors are reading, watching, or otherwise paying attention to in the worlds of art, politics, and culture.

New data suggests the future of America is one of inclusivity. That doesn't mean we won't encounter speed bumps getting there.

The limited understanding of masculinity that defines the past and present of American politics.

Beware of his boasting—if it's accurate, we may all be in trouble.

New research finds vegans are viewed as less masculine than meat-eaters.

New research suggests men are perceived to be more innovative than women.

Researchers report men who feel stress over their perceived failure to live up to gender norms are at heightened risk of committing violent acts.

Mass shootings in the United States are on the rise. And men are almost always to blame.

Potential voters perceive men with facial hair to be more masculine—and that's not a good thing.

A study of young married Americans finds people who are economically dependent on their spouse are more likely to have an affair.

Gay men are still men and what woman wants to live near so many of them?

Alpha male fights are about figuring out which male is alpha, while preserving the idea that the alpha male is a thing that matters.

Hybrid configurations of masculinity enable young, straight, white men to distance themselves from what they might perceive as something akin to the stigma of privilege.

Another example of an advertisement that plays off of tired stereotypes.

Wrestling with masculinity in a boxing gym.

How organizations are working to recruit men into a female-dominated field.

For some, the sense that they are not sufficiently masculine leads to stress, and ultimately to striking out at the women closest to them.

The misogynist portrait of modern American masculinity may be a historical accident. Here’s how to fix it.

We're only recognizing women who have excelled at what are generally thought to be “masculine” pursuits.

They're one factor mentioned by surgeons who have seen interest in the expensive procedure skyrocket.