The Decade in Masculinity

This is a great article about trends in masculinity (and the fabrication of gender expression options for men) throughout the decade, from the Washington City Paper. I found it on Homegrown Boi's tumblr.

"Think boys are simply born into their masculine gender role? Consider, for a moment, how quickly the cultural norms of acceptable maleness can change. The past decade of masculine fads saw cultural expressions of manliness range from finely-groomed boy bands to shlumpy stoners to blowed-out “guidos.” The versions of masculinity that gained popularity in the aughts saw an infusion of traditionally feminine traits—along with a heavy dose of hyper-masculine compensation. Seven of the decade’s enduring expressions of masculinity..."