Willer: OVERDOING GENDER

As one man establishes his masculine standing, he necessarily diminishes the standing of other men.

A) This describes hierarchy of needs
B) This describes hierarchical nature of masculinity
C) This describes hegemonic masculinity
D) None of the above















ANSWER: B
A) Incorrect. This is Maslow's theory in psychology.
B) Correct. Although the hegemonic masculinity is relative depending on the region, a society has a set of particular behaviors that are desirable in men. Thus, creates a social pressure compelling men to strive for this standard which in turn threatens other men's standing in their masculinity.
C) Incorrect. This is a standard, a set of behaviors, that is socially constructed for men.
D) Incorrect. See above.