Masculinity in Bret Easton Ellis’ American Psycho

Abstract

Gender norms continue to be a topic of great interest in today’s society. This topic has caused tensions and a large number of people have many different and vocal opinions. Gender norms have seen big changes over the years, which many people are finding difficult to cope with and adapt to. This thesis focuses on how characteristics of hegemonic and toxic masculinity are portrayed in Bret Easton Ellis’ novel American Psycho.