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Study Reveals Masculinity Fuels Violence, Not Identity

2/20/2026

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Story summary

An analysis finds transgender violence is framed as a threat tied to identity, while cisgender men's violence is attributed to individual factors.
This framing diverts attention from masculinity as a driver.
The article notes that cisgender men commit the majority of violence and says that masculinity is a structural factor.
Societal norms around masculinity encourage control and entitlement, contributing to violence and fueling the generalization of violence against marginalized groups.

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Story summary

An analysis finds transgender violence is framed as a threat tied to identity, while cisgender men's violence is attributed to individual factors.
This framing diverts attention from masculinity as a driver.
The article notes that cisgender men commit the majority of violence and says that masculinity is a structural factor.
Societal norms around masculinity encourage control and entitlement, contributing to violence and fueling the generalization of violence against marginalized groups.