Hegemonic masculinity refers to the dominant form of masculinity in a given society, which often upholds certain ideals about male behavior and roles.

霸權男性氣質指的是特定社會中占主導地位的男性氣質，它往往堅持某些關於男性行為和角色的理想。

This concept, introduced by sociologist R.

這一概念由社會學家R.

W.

W.

Connell, suggests that hegemonic masculinity sets the standards for what is considered normal or ideal masculinity.

康奈爾認為，霸權男性氣質為正常或理想的男性氣質設定了標準。

It typically emphasizes traits like physical strength, authority, heterosexuality, emotional stoicism, and competitiveness.

它通常強調體力、權威、異性戀、情感堅忍和競爭性等特質。

These traits are often reinforced through cultural norms, media portrayals, and socialization process.

這些特徵往往通過文化規範、媒體描述和社會化過程得到強化。

From a young age, boys are often socialized into this expectation through family, education, peer groups, and media.

男孩往往從小就通過家庭、教育、同齡群體和媒體被社會化了，形成了這種期望。

For example, boys might be encouraged to engage in competitive sport, avoid showing vulnerability, and in this case, avoid cute gesture, as a way to assert themselves in a way that aligns with traditional masculine growth.

例如，可能會鼓勵男孩參加競技運動，避免表現出脆弱的一面，在這種情況下，避免做出可愛的動作，以此來堅持自我，與傳統的男性成長方式保持一致。