Lester's attempts to "strengthen traditional masculinity" conflict with his responsibilities as a father.

The leaders of the men's liberation movement acknowledged men's institutional power while critically examining the costs of traditional masculinity.

Particularly offensive to the wife of a composer is Dr. Green's implication that musical gifts are not associated with traditional masculinity.

Profeminist men have questioned the cultural ideal of traditional masculinity.

"Men are also about male bonding," he added, "men being guys, traditional masculinity in its most positive way."

In the same situation, Mr. Robertson's character took on a more traditional masculinity.

This reality has been helped along by popular culture's renewed interest in the traditional masculinity that current events have cast into high relief.

Described as a satirical celebration of traditional masculinity, the genre has been criticized for allegedly promoting sexism and misogyny.

Whilst the two approaches may debate the degree to which men benefit from institutional power, they both stress the costs of traditional masculinity.