Current trends in masculinity research

Abstract

Masculinity as an aspect of social and cultural identity has become a topic of intensive research in various fields of science, such as sociology, psychology, anthropology, and gender studies. In recent decades, the scientific community has paid attention to the diversity forms of masculinity, as well as their impact on the lives of individuals and societies in general.

This article provides an overview of masculinity as a critical socio-cultural concept and phenomenon covering a wide range of social and cultural aspects of the male personality. It studies the history of masculine research from ancient societies to modern trends and shows the importance of the various methods and approaches employed by researchers in the study of the field. The article also discusses the socio-cultural aspects of masculinity, including roles, expectations, stereotypes, and their impact on men and society as a whole.

The authors present an overview of the main questions concerning masculinity and the importance of research in this field for creating a more inclusive and tolerant society in which every man can find his place despite stereotypes and norms about masculinity. Mainly masculine research is a field of research devoted to the study of the personality, roles and characteristics of men and their evolution in history. This sphere originates from ancient societies and develops in order to influence our ideas about the character of men in the modern world.