Elevating Masculinity: Positive Traits for Modern Men
Day 18 of our Iconic Men's Empowerment Series | Friday Data Dump
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Elevating Masculinity: Positive Traits for Modern Men
The debate surrounding masculinity has left some men feeling aggrieved when it is termed 'toxic.'
Toxic masculinity refers to behaviors that excuse misconduct, prevent men from showing vulnerability, and justify criminal activity. However, this is not the implication of masculinity in this context.
Indeed, we express gratitude towards men of integrity who contribute positively to our society, empathize with women and children, and set exemplary conduct for our youth to follow. That is the essences of the masculinity we need in this modern age.
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What is expected of the modern man?
Research from Pew and other sources indicates that there is a consensus on societal expectations of men compared to what is considered appropriate for women.
Here are some positive statistics and insights about men:
Strength and Honesty: Society often values strength as a positive trait in men. Honesty is another trait that is frequently associated with men, being used more than 200 times to describe them positively1.
Mental Health Awareness: There’s a changing view on men’s mental health, with evolving attitudes helping men access healing. Redefined masculinity encourages men to embrace emotional healing and therapy2.
Physical Fitness: Men, on average, have more muscle mass and a lower body fat percentage than women, which can be advantageous in sports and physical activities3.
Visual Engagement: Men have a stronger physiological response to visual stimuli, which explains their interest in sports, action movies, and video games4.
This may not be a comprehensive list, but it suggests that there are positive male traits which, when exhibited by men today, can benefit society as a whole.
More References:
[1]: https://www.pewresearch.org/social-trends/2017/12/05/americans-see-different-expectations-for-men-and-women/ ""
[2]: https://www.pewresearch.org/social-trends/2017/12/05/on-gender-differences-no-consensus-on-nature-vs-nurture/ ""
[3]: https://www.pewresearch.org/social-trends/feature/strong-men-caring-women/ ""
[4]: http://www.seniorwomen.com/news/index.php/pew-research-center-on-gender-differences-no-consensus-on-nature-vs-nurture-americans-say-society-places-a-higher-premium-on-masculinity-than-on-femininity
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