The Construction of Masculinity: A Multidisciplinary Examination of “Various Boys” in Contemporary Culture
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Kimberlé Crenshaw’s theory of intersectionality underscores that gender cannot be examined in isolation from race, class, sexuality, and other axes of identity. Applying this perspective reveals how, for instance, a Black working‑class boy in the United States may encounter a distinct set of expectations compared with a middle‑class white boy in suburban Russia. Race & Ethnicity: Black and Indigenous boys in
A was created, comprising 12 primary codes (e.g., Physical Strength , Emotional Suppression , Academic Ambition , Sexual Agency , Non‑Normative Gender Expression ) and 8 sub‑codes (e.g., Violence as Conflict Resolution , Mentorship , Digital Identity ). Two independent coders achieved a Cohen’s κ = 0.87, indicating strong inter‑rater reliability. Ethan’s heart hammered