(Pdf) Contemporary Hollywood Masculinities: Gender, Genre, and Politics
Deni Andi
Masculinity is a culturally and socially constructed concept, and the way that it is represented and portrayed in Hollywood films can vary significantly depending on the genre, the historical period, and the cultural context in which the films are produced.
In Hollywood films, masculinity is often depicted as a powerful and dominant force, and male characters are often depicted as strong, brave, and heroic. At the same time, however, Hollywood films also often depict masculinity as vulnerable, flawed, and complex, reflecting the changing social and cultural context in which the films are produced.
In terms of genre, different types of Hollywood films tend to depict masculinity in different ways. Action films, for example, often depict masculinity as aggressive and physically powerful, while romantic comedies may depict masculinity as sensitive and vulnerable.
Overall, the representation of masculinity in Hollywood films reflects the complex and multifaceted nature of masculinity itself, and the changing social and cultural context in which the films are produced.