Bachelorarbeit aus dem Jahr 2012 im Fachbereich Soziologie - Familie, Frauen, Manner, Sexualitat, Geschlechter, Staffordshire University, Sprache: Deutsch, Abstract: Is masculinity a social construct? Is there a 'crisis of masculinity'? Do men's gender roles need to be revaluated? What is the importance in the roots and developments of masculinity in Western culture? Is masculinity the key cause for domestic violence amongst the working class? This paper looks at the current debates surrounding masculinities importance to domestic violence within the working class system. It examines masculinity historically in terms of its developments and explores the debate surrounding the 'crisis of masculinity' and the importance of work to men As well as discussing masculinity as a social construct and the cultural norms placed upon genders. This dissertation finally concludes that men's new gender roles need to be solidified and given purpose within societies changing structures; this should be implemented with the purpose of removing masculinity as a key proponent for domestic violence amongst the working classes.