I really don't think his examples differ from today's examples of masculine traits because, people have always expected men to behave "manly". Thats just how the world was brought up. there are still jobs , sports etc... that men can be apart of but a woman can't.I believe the world has always been this way.
Paul Theroux took a few examples to explain his vision of masculinity. Among those were athletes and marines who he depicted using words such as "loots", "latent rapist", "moral degenerates" or "philistines" to mention a few. He also took the examples of the writer Hemingway and the writer John Irving, whom both had to prove their masculinity in other to be taken seriously as writers. And they did so by showing themselves as wrestler or doing bullfighting, arm-wrestling, or elephant shooting. So basically the traits of masculinity that Theroux is giving us through his examples pretty much reminds me of those of a caveman!! As opposed to today's society where example of masculinity traits range from the father pushing a stroller with a baby to the GTL guy. Nowadays examples are definitely more effeminate than the ones used by Theroux.
I think that paul confused "being masculine and being a monster". He is so wrong about men's behavior and also completely stupid about affirming that writting is not a manly thing to do. His bad examples of a "man" differs in any possible way with man in todays society.
Maybe the definition of masculinity has been evolving over the years but i still think Paul's view of masculinity still rings some truth to it. The other day i was heading home when i saw two grown men shaking hands then kissing each other on the cheek, i think depending on your views either they are gay or it's part of their culture?
I honestly believe that the view of masculinity hasn't changed over the years. I believe that over the years men have a different view and other people interpret masculinity in a different way. For example if you see a man on the train holding a baby like in the previous reading some people may think that's the correct thing to do but some may think that that's what the female should be doing.
I think Theroux examples of masculinity differs from today's views being that there's more examples of masculinity. Society is more acceptable of a man being a writer or not being interested in playing sports and not dressing as a typical manly man you see variety and not just one example of masculine.
I don't think they differ too much. I think the major difference is the time gap between his generation is to ours. There has been some change but male masculinity is still the same in many ways. We take aim at the "Be a man!" expression and try to do things to please our peers and female objectives. Whether its from proving your not a punk when getting picked on, or defending a girl when in a conflict, the concept is still very relevant today.
I really don't think his examples differ from today's examples of masculine traits because, people have always expected men to behave "manly". Thats just how the world was brought up. there are still jobs , sports etc... that men can be apart of but a woman can't.I believe the world has always been this way.
ReplyDeletePaul Theroux took a few examples to explain his vision of masculinity. Among those were athletes and marines who he depicted using words such as "loots", "latent rapist", "moral degenerates" or "philistines" to mention a few. He also took the examples of the writer Hemingway and the writer John Irving, whom both had to prove their masculinity in other to be taken seriously as writers. And they did so by showing themselves as wrestler or doing bullfighting, arm-wrestling, or elephant shooting. So basically the traits of masculinity that Theroux is giving us through his examples pretty much reminds me of those of a caveman!! As opposed to today's society where example of masculinity traits range from the father pushing a stroller with a baby to the GTL guy. Nowadays examples are definitely more effeminate than the ones used by Theroux.
ReplyDeleteI think that paul confused "being masculine and being a monster". He is so wrong about men's behavior and also completely stupid about affirming that writting is not a manly thing to do. His bad examples of a "man" differs in any possible way with man in todays society.
ReplyDeleteMaybe the definition of masculinity has been evolving over the years but i still think Paul's view of masculinity still rings some truth to it. The other day i was heading home when i saw two grown men shaking hands then kissing each other on the cheek, i think depending on your views either they are gay or it's part of their culture?
ReplyDeleteI honestly believe that the view of masculinity hasn't changed over the years. I believe that over the years men have a different view and other people interpret masculinity in a different way. For example if you see a man on the train holding a baby like in the previous reading some people may think that's the correct thing to do but some may think that that's what the female should be doing.
ReplyDeleteI think Theroux examples of masculinity differs from today's views being that there's more examples of masculinity. Society is more acceptable of a man being a writer or not being interested in playing sports and not dressing as a typical manly man you see variety and not just one example of masculine.
ReplyDeleteI don't think they differ too much. I think the major difference is the time gap between his generation is to ours. There has been some change but male masculinity is still the same in many ways. We take aim at the "Be a man!" expression and try to do things to please our peers and female objectives. Whether its from proving your not a punk when getting picked on, or defending a girl when in a conflict, the concept is still very relevant today.
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