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'''Masculine''' or '''Masc''' refers to the act of having or showing qualities associated with masculinity- a set of behaviors, [[Gender Presentation|presentations]], and roles which were/are typically culturally associated with being a man. Masculine can be used to describe one's gender, one's gender presentation, or both. |
'''Masculine''' or '''Masc''' refers to the act of having or showing qualities associated with masculinity- a set of behaviors, [[Gender Presentation|presentations]], and roles which were/are typically culturally associated with being a man. Masculine can be used to describe one's gender, one's gender presentation, or both. |
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Genders that are associated with masculinity include: [[Binary Genders|binary man]], [[proxvir]], [[solarian]], and [[demiboy]], among others. Not all people with masculine genders will present masculinely, and not all people who present masculinely have a masculine gender. People of any gender or sexual orientation can present as masculine, but those who are [[Assigned Gender|assigned male at birth]] often experience societal pressure to do so. People who are AFAB, but have a masculine gender or masculine gender presentation may be called [[transmasculine]]. |
Genders that are associated with masculinity include: [[Binary Genders|binary man]], [[proxvir]], [[solarian]], and [[demiboy]], among others. Not all people with masculine genders will present masculinely, and not all people who present masculinely have a masculine gender. People of any gender or sexual orientation can present as masculine, but those who are [[Assigned Gender|assigned male at birth]] often experience societal pressure to do so. People who are [[AFAB]], but have a masculine gender or masculine gender presentation may be called [[transmasculine]]. |
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The exact qualities associated with masculinity are different based on the culture and time period. Qualities that are typically associated with masculinity in western society include: |
The exact qualities associated with masculinity are different based on the culture and time period. Qualities that are typically associated with masculinity in western society include: |
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