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Mandem, DL and Power: Masculinity as Control in the UK Black Gay Scene

Mandem simply means “my friends” or “the boys” and carries a positive communal meaning. This article talks about “Mandem Performance”: the strategic adoption or exaggeration of urban masculine aesthetics, mannerisms …

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Masculinity Anchors Model: Why Black Gay Men Chase Straight Validation

Introduction: Understanding Black Gay Masculinity Across major Western cities—such as London, New York, and Toronto—many Black gay men recognise an exhausting pattern: the constant evaluation of their masculinity through a …

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Hypermasculinity in Black Gay Men—How Fear Drives the ‘Macho Act’

A. Intro: Hypermasculinity is not ‘Premium’ Masculinity Hypermasculinity rarely reflects true confidence. Many men use exaggerated displays of masculinity to mask feelings of shame or boost social standing. While it …

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