hegemonic masculinity

According to R. W. Connell, “Hegemonic masculinity can be defined as the configuration of gender practice which embodies the currently accepted answer to the problem of the legitimacy of patriarchy, which guarantees the dominant position of men the subordination of women.”

In my opinion “currently accepted” is a tricky phrase. Unlike the real “hegemony” which refer to the common impression that an emperor use his power and military to deprive the people of all their freedom. In contemporary world, both sides accept the “hegemonic masculinity”, that is, the subordination side accepts their situation as cultural ideal. Also mentioned by Connell “A great many men who draw the patriarchal dividend also respect their wives and mothers…bring the family wage” This explains why most female are willing to subordinate. Since the masculinity side seldom do harm to the female side and even more, they also make the family life better by earning money. While the economic position has always been considered as the premier factors in the leading of a group, men who stand higher on this position are easily regarded as leaders. Although some individuals may violate this normal situation, men in general still gain the overall control over women.