About this episode
Timothy Mahar discusses the cultural significance and implications of the 'Man Bun' hairstyle.
It goes without saying that I am not an authority on hair, but having acknowledged this I just don't get the "Man Bun." I really thought this would just be a passing fad, but it is still going strong. Why is it event called a Man Bun, I don't hear anyone saying "Woman Bun." Why do guys have to identify the bun on their head with a gender. Does Man Bun say, I am a real man with a bun, or is intended make it clear that a woman bun is not on their head? How about a man mu...
People in this episode
Host: Timothy Mahar
Topics covered
- man bun
- gender identity
- hair trends
- masculinity
- societal norms
Keywords
- man bun
- hair
- fad
- gender
- masculinity
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