TOW #26

The TOW that I read for today was a group of sources that argue about masculinity in todays society. One source was a photograph of a man smoking a cigarette which was a marlbolo ad many years ago. This photo was chosen because of the "intensity" of the photo and how it shows the representation on how a man should be. The second source was a man explaining how stereo-typical others can be when talking about an ideal man. This author was ashamed to say that he liked to write due to the idealistic role of those who write are women and not men. The third source was about how a mother was hearing her son say that he wants to play a sport because that way, girls will start to like him and he will have something to talk about in school. There are more sources but I come to discuss the main topic. In todays society, the spotlight is going towards women. Proving their independence with Disney movies such as Frozen, and many books that put a woman as the hero. Maybe this society is focusing more on women than they are with men? Of course, this is the time for women to shine after all these years of unfairness towards them and we have yet much to improve. But there is a very big stereo type for men and how they need to be masculine and strong and tough but are we repeating history? Why should a boy in elementary school be worrying about a girl not liking him because he does not play sports? Why do others characterize men as "computer-freaks" or the polar opposite of that, a "jock?" One source has stated that statistics show that women have a better learning capacity than men do. Apparently women also handle moving schools better than men do, as they start more fights. Maybe the reason for all this mayhem is because of ancient history. The men were the mightiest and strongest and could handle anything. Times has changed though and maybe men do suffer just as much as women.