Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: This paper explores the persistence of hegemonic masculinity in Nepal, a patriarchal society where gender roles are entrenched in social, professional, and domestic spheres. It examines how male dominance is perpetuated in fields like engineering, where female professionals face barriers due to gendered norms, and in media and politics, where men are portrayed as symbols of power. Domestic violence is also analyzed as a means of asserting masculinity within households. Despite growing awareness and efforts to challenge these norms, hegemonic masculinity remains deeply embedded in Nepal’s culture, requiring sustained efforts toward gender equality and transformative change.
Author: Heman Lama
Institution: Tribhuvan University
Language: English
Topic: Gender and Feminist Studies
Subfield: Gender Studies
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4408887865