THE 21ST CENTURY MAN IN RUSSIA: How Traditional Masculine Roles are Transforming

This paper covers complexities of choosing between traditional masculine roles and new trends.

Cover of the article Traditional gender roles are changing, and men are dealing with the new expectations of masculinity in different ways. However, some things remain unchanged. Gender stereotypes are still embedded in our culture and pervade various spheres of public and private life. In this article, we will try to answer the following question: “What is the man of the 21st century in Russia like?” 

KEY TAKEAWAYS 

  • The role and status of traditional masculinity is eroding, raising the following question: What does it mean to be a man today? The modern Russian man finds himself in a dual situation: traditional values compete with the current changes in society and gender roles.  

  • A reorientation of man in the context of the new masculinity can be expected within the next 5-10 years. 

  • In such a situation, it is important to help men find a new meaning of masculinity by promoting positive men’s values and minimizing the traditional and irrelevant perception of masculinity as dominance.  

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