Masculinity Typology among Ethnics in Guilan Province

Masculinity as the result of interaction in everyday life is constructed socially and culturally. Using a qualitative method and purposive sampling, this article is trying to show masculinity typology among ethnics of Guilan province through individual and group interviews.The research findings show that we are facing intra- group (intera-ethnic) and inter-group (inter-ethnic) divers masculinity in different regions of Guilan province. So, there are various masculinities in Guilan province such as: Hegemonic (Traditional) masculinity, semi-traditional Masculinity, modern Masculinity, postmodern (post-feminism) Masculinity and marginal Masculinity.In the case of intera-group masculinity, despite of their similarities, they are different due to their place of living, educational levels, age and etc. In the case of inter-group masculinity, Gilaki men compared to Taleshi, Turkish and Kurdish men seem to be totally different. They show their masculinity not by strength and physical power, but by rationality, mild behavior coupled with compassion and assistance to the family and success in economic, social and cultural issues.