When Did Hegemonic Masculinity Begin?

The concept of hegemonic masculinity has been used in gender studies since the early-1980s to explain men's power over women. Stressing the legitimating power of consent (rather than crude physical or political power to ensure submission), it has been used to explain men's health behaviours and the use of violence.

Who created hegemonic masculinity?

History. Connell first proposed the concept of hegemonic masculinity in field reports from a study of social inequality in Australian high schools; in a related conceptual discussion of the making of masculinities and the experiences of men's bodies; and in a debate over the role of men in Australian labour politics.

What's hegemonic about hegemonic masculinity?

In other words, what defines hegemonic masculinity is its mechanism of domination, rather than any pregiven masculine qualities.