New York, NY: Human Rights Watch.Ĭamp, Lisa D. Hatred in The Hallways: Discrimination and Violence Against Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Students in U.S. Discrimination of Gays and Lesbians: A social justice perspective. Through this novel, Perry Moore tried to dismantle superhero stereotypes.īlackwell, Christopher W. However, he showed that he could change the perceptions of people. As a gay superhero, Thom faces several conflicts in academics, family, and neighbourhood. The results of this study indicate that Thom is categorized as subordinate masculinity because of his sexual orientation as well as his weak, and insecure nature. The data that has been collected will be analyzed using the hegemonic masculinity theory popularized by R.W. The data taken is in the form of quotations in the novel Hero. This study will explain how a gay superhero character named Thom was able to transcend the domination of hegemonic masculinity which has been synonymous with the image of a superhero. Perry Moore’s novel Hero presents the figure of a gay superhero. Meanwhile, homosexual men are subordinate masculinity. Hegemonic masculinity men are categorized as heterosexual, strong, intelligent, and dominant men. Superhero is considered as an ideal figure with the image of hegemonic masculinity men.
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