| Summary: | The aim of the article is to discuss the portrayal of masculinities in Scenes from a Marriage (2021) in which the departure from the archetype of a “manly” man is presented and inclusive masculinity is introduced. The article explores notions of patriarchal, that is, hegemonic masculinity, traditional manhood, and inclusive masculinity. Furthermore, it discusses the concept of gender and the manner in which masculinity and femininity are socially constructed as binary oppositions. Moreover, the article points to the significance of changing models of masculinity in creating a society based on equality. It contains a practical analysis of the figure of Jonathan from Scenes from a Marriage. It demonstrates the high value of inclusive masculinity, which should be more widely represented in media.
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