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Putin’s Masculinity

Everyone who is familiar with Vladimir Putin’s initial image from when he came into the world of politics would agree to the fact that it was not of great appeal. How once an impassive bureaucrat turn into a global macho icon? In Russia like most countries political power is usually linked to sexual appeal. Putin’s masculinity was staged very strategically and turned into a regular public display. Further, the fact that Putin’s machismo skyrocketed is because of the crisis of masculinity faced by the Russian community.

The essence of male sexuality was never part of the Russian leadership. Further, to top it all Putin’s abstinence from alcohol was a complete deviation from the traditional masculinity of the Russian men as well as opposing what was seen in the predecessor Boris Yeltsin. This new persona seen in a Russian leader was appealing to women, young girls as well as the younger male generation of Russia.

Masculinity is associated with war but Putin’s decisions are helping in restoring the Russian respect in the world. Putin’s take on masculinity is helping shape and bring an evolution in the Russian political regime and the country’s foreign policy. Even though Russia has seen a new projection of masculinity but there is certain gender stereotyping as well. Soviet men were said to be people who were not capable of taking care of themselves and gave their life in heavy drinking. However, the change that Putin has brought proposes that men are the strong counterparts and are to protect and provide for their families and the women being taken care of. People acting in accordance with their genders is expected.

Russia

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Work Cited

Solzhenitsyn, Aleksandr Isaevich. One day in the life of Ivan Denisovich. No. 4639. Macmillan, 1971.