by Guest Wed Oct 10, 2012 10:02 am
Zzonked wrote: Ché Guayaba wrote:I've never sent a text in my entire life with added "x's" at the end.
I believe the modern man is losing their masculinity and I'd like to preserve mine. Considering how I conduct myself in public, I don't think anyone I exchange electronic phone messages with will hold it against me either.
Surely to be concerned with upholding your masculinity is emasculating in itself? Maybe the guys who are comfortable putting 'x's' are those who are the most sure in their masculinity, therefore don't feel the need to hold to traditional shows of masculinity to prove as much.
Firstly, I'm not concerned with upholding my masculinity. I am masculine. That was juast used to emphasize my belief that many men are now acting in ways that are not traditionally considered masculine, hence losing their masculinity.
What is considered masculine or not is down to social construct, is dynamic and ever changing, of course. But there are certain qualities that have been traditionally considered masculine in almost all societies, (such as virility) and these are the ones I'm seeing deteriorate among young males. I think it's mostly down to most Westerners living incredibly comfortable lives.
I'm divided on whether it's a good thing or not, however.
Ironically, the suppression of masculinity can have the opposite effect.
This is where the true-lad culture comes from. Not being able to express yourself in a safe normal way 'causes you to lash out.
That's all my opinion though. So it doesn't really mean anything. Just saying.
