Introduction
Masculinity underlies anything that men think, say or do, together with all the involvements that distinguish them as men. Men may strive to achieve masculinity more than others, and that delves into the qualities that certain men have more than other men. That aspect may be inborn or following their other achievements. The changing definition of masculinity is an evaluation of the social factors of male personality. Masculinity in the male perspective underscores the modern American male in dealing with male socialization, coupled with the male assumption like the dominant sex traits and violence (Franklin, chapter1). Description of male masculinity, therefore, calls for ana analogous approach that corresponds to certain aspects of history and culture like the influence of feminism in academia.
In both the social and historical contexts, what it means to be a man may be appreciated in the relationship of homogenous masculinities like machismo, misogyny, and homophobia. These individual expressions of interpersonal relationships pertain to gender inequality foundations in society. They are informed by the theoretical work of manhood and their conceptualization of changing men and masculinities. Norms may underlie an omnipresent environment in the negotiation of men and women in the diverse forms of masculinity. There is, therefore, the existence of complex interplay between normative and practical manifestations in the social settings since they are, at times, accepted and challenged by men and women in the hemisphere.
Changes in Masculinity Social Norms to Curb Gun Violence
Conversely, since gun laws are never passed, some changes need to be made in masculinity social norms and gendered social institutions to curb violence like gun violence. Male masculinity encompasses the unique powers in activism in the realms of gun violence by enacting exchange (Gabor,53). They do so through being front liners in lobbying for change, and organizing for peace transformation of hearts, thereby curbing gun violence. Similarly, the gendered social institutions also play a crucial role in reducing gun violence by the communities and activities championing for change in laws that enhances excellent, powerful, and lasting changes in the cities.
Gender underscores a complicated social construct and is created and recreated through social interactions, albeit in the constraints of behavior and individuals engage in gendered norms as part of their everyday communication and in the realms of how they are expected to act, which at times may result to violence. In the view of masculinity from the context of gender and sexuality, changes in gender norms may ease other types of abuse besides guns (Bloomberg,28). That is through homogenous masculinities that shed light on how men's affairs have been increasingly invisible hence advocating for gender equality and equal rights reduction of male violence. That is, in conjunction with male gender-based violence marketing underscores a practical approach that can make men change through communication techniques that make men respond positively.
Changes in Gender Norms to Ease other Types of Violence
Masculinity can be manifested through diverse, complex phenomena through the characteristics of dominance, aggressiveness, competitiveness, control, strength, and courage. Some of these factors have influenced current gender inequalities, as some may encompass gender-based violence. Men’s violence is a vital determinant of inequities and disparities of gender relations that impoverish and disempower women. Men's natural aggression is, therefore, invoked as defining characteristics of essential gender differences and gendered hierarchical arrangements in the political and economic context. (Franklin, chapt.1) The changes in musicality social structures and the economy and when men change, the entire culture may also begin to break through laying the foundation of learning and peace that would subsequently reduce may forms of violence like gun violence and gender-based violence.
The changes that genders need to make to reduce violence underscore changes in cultural and social norms that support violence. That is through the changes in expectations of behavior within the cultural and social context that may encourage violence and interventions that promote cultural and social norms that support violence and prevent violent acts. Such effective interventions that address violence like gender-based violence among teenagers and adults, albeit challenging, maybe promising through education and therapy of the perpetrators (Gutmann,200). Other changes that can be made underlie community interventions that promote gender equality and prevent all forms of violence through avoidance of stereotypes and cultural norms that perpetuate violence. The school-based program can also address gender norms and attitudes before they are deeply rooted in children and youths, thereby minimizing disturbance. Additionally, advocacy support programs that offer survival like counseling, advice, and safety planning, together with the referrals of other agencies, may encompass change in b behavior, reduction of harm, and, subsequently, reduce violence.
Type of Violence that Can Be Eased by Changes in Gender Norms
Different types of abuse are likely to be eased following the changes in gender norms underly gender-based violence that affects the physical and mental health of girls, men, and women. That is through the development of a healthier relationship between feminism and masculinity. Also, there is the domestic violence that juxtaposes men's dominance, and aggressiveness at the expense of women would also be reduced following the changes in gender norms.
Conclusion
Masculinity underscores the actions of men. Masculinity can help curb gun violence through lobbying for change, and organizing peaceful transformation of hearts, together with the help of the community and activist. They champion for change in laws that encompass peace. Differences in gender norms that ease other types of Violence underpin the differences in culture and different social models that support violence through changes in expectations behaviors that may encourage violence. Finally, other types of abuse may be eased by differences in gender norms underly among other gender-based violence and domestic violence, all who assert male dominance over the female.
