Sociologist Gwen Sharp Suggests That "Masculinity Is [Constructed As] So

question 15

Short Answer

Sociologist Gwen Sharp suggests that "masculinity is [constructed as] so fragile that apparently even the slightest brush with the feminine destroys it." Explain this statement.

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Definitions:

Repressed Memories

Memories unintentionally hidden from consciousness due to their connection with significant trauma or stress.

Memory Malleability

The concept that human memory is not static and can be influenced or changed by various factors, including suggestion, misinformation, and misattribution.

Retroactive Interference

A phenomenon in cognitive psychology where new information interferes with the ability to recall old information.

Proactive Interference

A phenomenon where older memories interfere with the recall of newer memories.