Masculinity and Homophobia in Hip-Hop
Words: 793 Pages: 3 5420IntroductionThe intersection of masculinity, homophobia, and cultural expression is a complex and multifaceted issue. Perhaps the greatest insult one man could give another is by degrading his manhood, and, as Michael Dyson insightfully observes, “to assume that he’s less than a man and to assign him to the very derogatory terms that one usually associates with women.” This degradation not only disrespects women but also perpetuates a stereotypical view of masculinity. Homophobia often stems from insecurity about one’s masculinity, an […]
