Black masculity

Black masculinity is defined in three overarching categories: perception, expectation, and representation. All three of these categories are intertwined together to create an extended definition of Black masculinity. This type of masculinity is extremely different from any other race’s definition of masculinity because there is a negative connotation attached to Black men. It is impossible to define Black masculinity without addressing the stereotypes that are attributed to the portrayals of Black men in our society. It is imperative for Black men to create their own perception of Black masculinity in order to stop being misunderstood and mislabeled.