Media Emasculation

Take a look at this and imagine if the roles were reversed... would it be as acceptable? Funny?

 

You may think I am a bit sensitive and a closet lover of the McRib Sandwich (btw... I do really like that saucy little thing) but I believe there continues to be a deepening divide between what we have known manhood to be and what it is simply becoming in the eyes of a more "tolerant" society. 

William J Bennett has recently released The Book of Man where in he describes the need for greater role models for boys and exposes a historical perspective on what has shaped men throughout the ages. However, as you can see by the media what is shaping men today... or better asked, Into WHAT are they being shaped?

Is everyone happy about this? No. Ironically, some of the most disappointed are the least expected. Bennett in a current CNN OpEd piece states...

Most feminists are not celebrating the decline of men and shouting it from the rooftops. Certainly, the far-left feminist movement has sought to diminish the role of men, but a majority of women want able, competent men of their equal. Strong men make stronger women (and vice versa) and stronger families, and women want that. Many men today aren't sure what they want.

So, we need a few good men to step up and realize their roles for modeling proper manhood. You may agree with that but not as to how it manifests itself... pun completely intended! 

What is a strong, male role model to you?

 

Comments

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I almost wonder if it is just a "pendulum swing" type of effect. I was listening to a lecture in which the speaker was commenting that certain behaviours and words which would not be tolerated in today's society, were more than acceptable and commonplace fifty years ago. (less?) In a culture where "Father Knows Best" and gender roles being so distinct, and even a culture where it wasn't so shocking to see films where a wife was hit or slapped. Today, while there might not be physical violence betrayed, the demeaning of gender is still highlighted as funny, at the detriment of men. How sad to have a culture that thinks this is right and acceptable!

There's a few interesting books out there that dive into this topic more completely of the reason why some men seem to delay adult responsibility. It is sad yet fascinating to look into.

As for your question of what is a strong male role model? A man who leads and thinks of others before self and leads by example, even when it is not easy.

Especially when it is not easy. I was reading a blog post the other day which referenced Jim Collin's book Good to Great, a book about why some companies thrive. It summed it up with this:

"Great leaders are sacrificial leaders.

Even if the sacrifice we are compelled to make is ourselves.