Representation of Toxic Masculinity in Steve Rogers’ Captain America: The First Avenger

Abstract

Toxic masculinity emphasizes men to be tough, strong, avoid showing emotions. Consequently it creates toxic men with no compassion, and justified violent to be dominant. This study aims to observe the representation of toxic masculinity in the film through Steve Rogers character using toxic masculinity theory. This qualitative research used intrinsic approach. The result showed the representation of toxic masculinity in Steve Rogers emphasized several things; 1)man must be tough, strong, and dare to take risk,2)man must pursue their ambitions by any means,3)man must avoid expressing emotions.