Posted on 09/01/2023 7:21:36 PM PDT by Libloather
Electric vehicles (EVs) are often deemed the future of transport, with titans like Ford and Tesla racing to make them.
But a new study reveals that 'more macho' men may not see this the same way, in the bizarre belief that EVs will harm their image.
Dr Michael Parent, a researcher at the University of Texas at Austin (UT), claims that men who prioritise acting 'like a real man' are more likely to frown upon electric-powered cars.
High-performance gasoline vehicles are instead preferred as a marker of masculinity, he says, raising an alarming and unexpected uncertainty for efforts against climate change.
'It wouldn't be a main driver of climate change, but it is one more, preventable, thing that adds to the pile of issues related to climate,' Dr Parent told MailOnline.
'Although the issue could be addressed through advertising, it would probably be better for education to address healthy gender role norms to reduce precarious masculinity in general.
'That is related to a broad set of negative behaviours including sexism, homophobia, aggression, and others.'
As part of his research, Dr Parent examined the concept of 'masculine contingency' among 400 men living in the US.
Masculine contingency refers to the degree to which a person bases their self-worth on cultural standards of masculinity including toughness, status and anti-femininity.
These perceptions can be real or imagined, with all participants asked to agree or disagree with a series of statements including 'I can't respect myself if I don't live up to what it means to be a 'real man'.'
Answers were then compared with car purchasing habits and attitudes, examining whether gas/diesel, hybrid or electric was preferred.
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“But to call into questions some one’s manhood is pretty queer.”
It’s a manipulative technique used by teenage girls.
“What about manly women?”
I still see a lot of young women driving trucks and Jeeps and their vehicles are in better shape than what some of the “manly” men are driving. I have to smile when I see them bouncing down the road the way they do.
Correct!! But not for the reasons you’d expect!!
That actual reason is the knowledge your fellow manly man would think you’re a moron for doing something so stupid!!
and how soon will it be deemed a hate crime to laugh at men driving an ev? or, more likely, while they wait for it to charge?
Zero to recharged in 3.5 hours.....
Real men have common sense. Liberal “things” not certain of their gender are freaks of nature and buy vehicles based on emotions and climate change.
Men who lack confidence seem more likely to go along with stupid official narratives such as electric vehicles being a better choice.
No, this “manly man” doesn’t think that EVs are ready for outside the posh urban areas.
I will stick with my evil gasoline-powered pee-cup! The closest I ever got was a Prius, which did me fine. I passed it on to my son.
Aw yes, the old “insult them” trick.
Maybe what they call “manly men” are just guys who can put 2 and 2 together and figure out that electric cars are a scam and worthless.
Dr. Parent must be studying comic books for research.
My wife and I were discussing that on our last roadtrip. Just for kicks and to check off a few more states, we road tripped from Maryland to Wyoming a couple months ago.
4500 miles over 9 days. No way we could pull that off with a coal powered battery car.
In the next few weeks, for my job I’ll be driving and pulling a trailer to Orlando, Maine and Wichita, Kansas. All separate trips.
Yea, I’m gonna stop for a couple hours every 75 miles. Dream on lefty’s
All kinds of math.
Including what’s required to safely plug in the damn thing at home.
Faggot needs a new taylor.
That suit is cut like sh!t.
I want the Jetsons sound
They still prefer Subarus.
No, it would just brand them as a dumbass.
Chicks don’t dig dumbasses, especially smart chicks.
If it weren’t for the manly men nobody would push the electric vehicles off to the side of the road.
90% of electric vehicles are still on the road the other 10% made it home.
I would get an electric car, except I don’t have the requisite “manjina”.
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