This document discusses the concept of gender capital as it relates to weightlifting and masculinity. It explores how physical strength and size have traditionally been associated with masculinity in culture. However, as manual labor jobs decline and society changes, men may feel they need to compensate for masculinities being stripped away by pursuing fitness and building their bodies. The document also examines how fitness media and trends influence people's goals and how they view themselves and their peers.
2. What is Gender Capital?
How Gender Capital applies to Weightlifters
Gender Capital (Curls for Girls)
Masculinity in culture
Fitness Media
Fitness Trends
Man Crushes
Personal experience with gym/capital