Raewyn Connell’s theoretical concept of hegemonic masculinity has been profoundly influential in feminist sociology. Despite the rich literature inspired by her theory, conceptual ambiguities have compromised its full potential. In this article, I critique a pessimistic tendency in the interpretation and application of hegemonic masculinity, which focuses on its regressive role in reproducing/legitimating heteronormative patriarchy while overlooking its progressive potential. I propose that revisiting Antonio Gramsci’s theorization of hegemony can help us understand hegemonic masculinity by its mechanism of domination—force accompanied by consent—rather than via certain pregiven masculine qualities. This reformulation of hegemonic masculinity not only pushes us to maintain a relational understanding of masculinities in empirical research, but also brings attention to Connell’s vision for social change.

劳温·康奈尔（Raewyn Connell）的霸权男性气质的理论概念对女权社会学具有深远的影响。尽管她的理论启发了众多文学作品，但概念上的歧义却损害了其全部潜力。在本文中，我对霸权男性气概的解释和应用提出了一种悲观的倾向，该倾向侧重于它在复制/合法化异性规范父权制方面的回归作用，而忽略了其进步潜力。我建议，重新审视安东尼奥·葛兰西对霸权主义的理论，可以帮助我们通过其统治机制（伴随着同意的力量）而不是通过某些既定的男性气质来理解霸权男性气概。重新定义霸权男性气质不仅促使我们在实证研究中保持对男性气质的关系理解，