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Gym bros sometimes make it intimidating for others to workout

December 23, 2022 Quinn Boyle Comments Off

Muscular, intimidating and sometimes toxic. That’s how some students described the “gym bros” who frequent the Pepperdine Recreational Facilities. Gym bros are men who fit the hypermasculine, aggressive, protein-filled stereotype closely associated with toxic masculinity. […]

Male dominance in the surf culture of Malibu, California is a factor of intimidation for many female surfers

December 28, 2020 Shelby Little Comments Off

Males dominate the sport of surfing, and this is particularly true at the beaches in Malibu. As a female surfer in Malibu, being the lone girl in the water can be intimidating, stressful and can […]