HEGEMONIC MASCULINITY AND GENDER PERFORMATIVITY OF AN ANDROGYNOUS MALE MODEL IN SURABAYA

Abstract

This article aims to analyze the emergence of hegemonic masculinity shown
by the androgynous model in Surabaya. This study applies gender performativity by
Judith Butler to elaborate on how hegemonic masculinity is manifested. The result
of this study reveals that the emergence of hegemonic masculinity is negotiated.
Since the idea of androgyny is stigmatized and marginalized, the embodiment of the
male androgynous model carries a new standard of masculinity and holds
legitimation in society. Nevertheless, He still needed to perform the idea of
heteronormativity, for example throughout his sexual orientation, personality and
daily outifits. As a result, this narrative infers that in the practice of hegemonic
masculinity, the male androgynous still needs to strive to earn legitimation by
adopting the concept of gender performativity.