Media Theories
A theory of humor stating that what is mocked cannot be feared
Superiority Theory
When advertisers target a particular group without appearing to advertise, i.e. by associating their product with music or celebrities
Anti-Marketing Marketing
The theory that certain kinds of music lend themselves more easily to some activities as opposed to others
Affordance
The theory that greatness in music is shaped by who we wish to recognize as valid (i.e. men listen to more male musicians)
Construction of Value and Talent
Social attraction to members of your own gender
Homosociality
A theory of humor stating that laughing at trauma relieves our fear of it
Relief Theory
The theory that the more time people spend with media, the more likely they are to interpret what they see as the true way the world is
Cultivation Theory
The violation of social norms that society agrees upon; Lil Nas X's music was given as an example
Deviance
The notion that music listening platforms are more likely to promote men's music more, reinforcing existing biases
Algorithmic Bias
The theory that aggressive behavior in sports is natural, requiring periodic release
Instinct Theory
A theory of humor stating that it allows us to violate taboos in a safe way
Benign Violation Theory
Mean-World Theory
The theory that music is socially shaped AND music also shapes society
Production of Culture
The theory that Black women experience intersecting discrimination due to both their race and gender
Misogynoir
The theory that sports provide an outlet for frustrations in life, leading to aggression in sports
Frustration-Aggression Theory
The theory that queer men more often have eating disorders do to an unmet need to belong
Thwarted Belongingness
A theory stating that when lots of people watch the same media, they develop homogenous views
Mainstreaming
The theory that music reflects your sense of taste/style and is used as a method of social inclusion/exclusion
Status Consumption
The idea that men can glorify God through health and strength
Muscular Christianity
The theory that individuals learn to act aggressively through observing others, for example through watching sports
Social Learning Theory
The theory that queer men more often have eating disorders due to stigma, prejudice, and rejection leading to poor health
Minority Stress Theory
A theory of humor which criticizes or questions the source material, distorting it in order to make fun of it
Parody Humor
The idea that music can be used to regulate, enhance, and change our emotions
Emotional Management
The theory that primitiveness is associated with high athletic ability and low intelligence
Darwin's Law of Compensation
The theory that gains in men's self esteem and respect can come from their sports' teams successes
Borrowed Glory