27th Annual Student Research Conference
Faces of Aggression: An Analysis of Correlates Between Race, Views of Masculinity, and Acceptance of Violence
Kenneth C. Warner
Dr. Anton Daughters, Faculty Mentor
In order to examine possible connections that may exist between a traditional view of masculinity and a propensity to see violence as a problem solving tactic, this study distributed a survey to male students of varying racial and ethnic backgrounds attending a Midwestern Liberal Arts college; data was received from 37 participants. The survey used two separate, empirically validated scales to measure the extent to which a participant identified as feminine or masculine, and the extent to which they see violence as a necessary problem solving tactic. Data was also collected on the participants race or ethnic group. Findings indicated that there exists a positive link between how traditionally masculine a male sees himself and how useful he sees violence as a problem solving tactic. Insufficient responses from minorities were gained to find a connection between ones race or ethnic group, perceived masculinity or femininity, and views of violence.
Keywords: violence, gender, race, masculinity, femininity , aggression
Topic(s):Sociology
Psychology
Presentation Type: Oral Paper
Session: 207-4
Location: MG 2090
Time: 10:15