Michael Kimmel's Guylands

Tim Wise’s article contains a lot of emotion and it is though the clever tactic of appealing to Logos and Pathos that Wise makes the reader really consider what he is speaking about. There is even an ethos aspect to his argument. Since Wise is a white man shaming his own race, this removes bias which in turn gives him credibility. Now to examine the Logos aspect of his argument. By using the statistic “in past two years, thirty-two young men have either carried out a mass school shooting or attempted to do so, and of these thirty-two, thirty were white teens,” Wise is using the logos aspect of a claim to really make the reader consider the gravity of the situation and take into consideration his appeal to begin profiling these kids (69).

Also, I Kimmel’s writing, he listed four basic rules on masculinity. The first rule he listed was “No Sissy Stuff,” which means to guys that they shouldn’t reveal their weakness to anyone. The second on the list was “Be a Big Wheel,” which means that masculinity is quantifying between “wealth and power.” The third rule is to “Be a Sturdy Oak,” this says that all guys must be dependable

As women’s rights and treatment have become a significant concern in today’s society, there has been a specific interest in how accepted behavior evolves in the modern era. This concern is also relevant for the youth population, specifically seen in younger boys. Lisa Senecal believes that parenting has a major role in how men learn to treat women. In an effort to shed some light on the disrespect controversy, Senecal wrote an opinion piece titled, “Men must confront men who disrespect women. That’s the fight we really need.”

In discussing the many facets of masculinity among young men, one key issue has been the correlation it has with several developmental concerns. In Michael Kimmel’s 2008 publication “Bros Before Hos: The Guy Code”, he talks about how men believe manhood is really achieved. More specifically, he talks about “Guy Code”, the universal rulebook that all men must follow if they wish to remain in good standing among their fellow man. These rules are taught as early as their toddler years.

(Question 7) There is a vast degree of ways in which our culture’s traditional definitions of “masculinity” can do harm to social relations and people’s well-being. An example of this is shown in the film Tough Guise. Tough Guise presents the issue of violence in America, and how that issue spans beyond simple violence or guns, but instead is an issue of the patriarchy and the cultural norm of “masculinity.” When violence is discussed in America, “real or imaginary,” (Tough Guise Film) it is almost always male violence that is being discussed.

The use of anthropology, sociology, and psychology is helpful when examining spree killers as they reveal the causes and consequences of human action. In Springfield, United States, a boy by the name of Kip Kinkel became a spree killer at only fifteen years old. By looking at the impacts of American culture, the groups he belonged to, and his personality in itself, it is a clear account of why Kip killed not only his parents but students in his school as well. Anthropology, sociology, and psychology can explain why Kip Kinkel became a spree killer. Anthropology can explain why Kip became a killer when looking at the ease of access to dangerous materials online, the influence of pro gun enthusiasts, and the overwhelming amount of teen school

“ Instead of teaching our children to be brave boys or pretty girls, can we maybe just teach them how to be good humans? ” (Baldoni 2017). Men and young boys have an ingrained image of what it is to be a man. The social construct tells males that they have to act in a way that makes them appear strong and powerful. In the novel The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian written by Sherman Alexie, a prevalent stereotype present is masculinity.

History has repeatedly given men privilege due to their physical advantages; yet it is these same advantages that have developed into “rules” or expectations that all men should conform to in order to prove their manhood. Michael Kimmel’s essay, “‘Bros Before Hos': The Guy Code” outlines the “rules” where men are expected to never show any emotions, be brave, act knowledgeable, be risk takers, be in control, act reliable, and be competitive, otherwise they would be showing weakness which is analogous to women. It is humiliating that men associate weakness with women; they should focus on the potential of the individual rather than their gender. Most insults toward men attack their masculinity because society finds it shameful for men to be

American manhood is the fear men have of being dominated and controlled by other men. Usually, it is the impression that men want to feel superiority through the dominance over women, but that is not the case. In my perspective, men fear being dominated by other men because it makes them feel inferior and less of a man. To begin with, men fear domination because they feel that they are not owning up to what it means to be a man.

Boys to Men In the essay What Does “Boys Will Be Boys” Really Mean, the author Deborah Roffman explains how people perceive and classify boys to be extremely messy in their actions and continuously receive passes for their unacceptable behavior. In the essay How Boys Become Men, the statement “Boys Will Be Boys” expresses how the rules boys set for themselves in their childhood unintentionally effects the decisions they make in their adulthood. The two essays focus on different situations but they come together with the same opinion about men and boys; of whom they focus on the most. One essay focuses mainly on how boys behave and the reason why people classify them the way they do, whereas, the other essay focuses on the effects of how boys learn to behave a certain way and grows into adolescents with the same behavior.

Justin Baldoni’s talk at TEDWomen 2017 “I am done trying to be ‘Man Enough”conveys how men are expected to behave, treat others due to male stereotypes and what he 's doing to be a better person. Baldoni backs up his speech by sharing personal experiences of male stereotypes from his youth, his adulthood, and how he is learning to overcome them. The speaker 's purpose is to show women and men that male cliches are an issue and that action must be done in order to help redefine masculinity. Baldoni’s personal experiences and the emotive language used creates a reliable source and can be used as a valid source unless it is for a topic such as masculinity, equality, and feminism in a college paper. Justin Baldoni first gets his audience 's attention and strikes with emotional experiences from his childhood.

These students are many times symbolically labeled and classed as, “weird,” “gay,” or “loser” due to non-conformist dress, behavior, or participation in unmasculine activities such as art and drama (Kimmel and Mahler 2003). Consequently, these labels tend to define how others treat and interact with these students (Ballantine and Spade 2015). Students displaying volatility in emotional self-management experience poor treatment. Young men who fall short or step outside of the representation of hegemonic masculinity are met with relentless persecution (Kimmel and Mahler 2003). Tragically, over time, the compilation of these various symbolic factors and negative interactions can compound and incite deadly, violent outbursts.

Michael Kimmel writes about the masculinity of men and details the code guys are expected to follow to achieve masculinity. To women what it takes to be a woman means whatever they want or it does not mean anything at all to them. However, for men it is still meaningful and powerful. To be a “real guy” a guy must follow the following list. The guy code is a collection of attitudes, values, and traits that composes what it means to be a man.

We developed these gender roles through the environment and people surrounding us. These factors combine to prove to people what they should be conforming to be like. Femininity and Masculinity are both extremely important in gender roles, as they display what each gender should be like. Men should be masculine—tough, strong, and self-confident—while women should be feminine—graceful, weak, soft and self-critical. We see examples of both of these throughout the works of Morrison and Woolf.

Masculinity is social construct, which can be built up or taken down, depending on the people who are being associated with it. The expectations and insecurities of being a masculine man are explored throughout this play, and the effects on Willie and his children can be