Study Finds Widespread Dominance-Based Masculinity Views Among Young Swiss Men
A recent large-scale study conducted in Switzerland has revealed that half of young men are concerned about the perceived marginalization of "real men" in society. The research, a collaboration between the Jacobs Center for Productive Youth Development at the University of Zurich (UZH) and männer.ch, indicates a widespread prevalence of restrictive and dominance-based concepts of masculinity. These views are reportedly associated with misogyny, a propensity for violence, and opposition to gender equality, prompting suggestions for prevention efforts to begin in schools.
A recent large-scale study conducted in Switzerland has revealed that half of young men harbor concerns about the increasing marginalization of "real men" within society. The research, which focused on perceptions of masculinity among young men, indicates a significant prevalence of restrictive and dominance-based concepts.
The study was a collaborative effort between the Jacobs Center for Productive Youth Development at the University of Zurich (UZH) and männer.ch. Its findings suggest that these particular ideas of masculinity are closely associated with misogynistic attitudes, a propensity for violence, and an overall opposition to gender equality.
In response to these findings, the study proposes that preventative measures aimed at addressing these dominance-oriented views should be implemented. It specifically recommends that such efforts commence within school environments.
(Source: Phys.org)
