What makes debate surrounding masculinity so contentious?
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What makes debate surrounding masculinity so contentious? According to the Oxford English Dictionary the word contentious refers to "quarrelsome, Likely to cause argument. This question simply affirms that masculinity does evoke disputes. This essay seeks to establish what the cause of the contention is. The reason as to why the debate surrounding the masculinity is so contentious will be explored in four dimensions. Namely its: 1. Ideological framework, 2. Gender socialization and its social construct, 3. Men's Rights and Women Rights Movement and finally 4. The ability of men to choose their needs, desires and lifestyle. In other words stated, "What men really want". It is not only the difference in the ideology of that which is masculine which creates contention, but it goes beyond the traditional ideological framework and explores the sociological and psychological framework. This is particular necessary in the changing or modern world. As it relates to Gender...

