I believe the media has played a role in the change of what defines a man in todays society. They have been able to do this through commercials, shows, and new life styles. They have had the ability to influence men through these different streams of communication evolving the maturity levels of males today to an all time low. But in defense to the media, who chooses to watch and to be influenced by these false traits of manhood. We do. Men in our society are choosing to me more immature because that allows for less responsibility.
The next issue is how women are becoming more autonomous and how masculinity plays a role in this. Today women are becoming more independent because of modern innovation and social norms. They know do not have to rely on men to do the hunting when a quick trip to their local grocery store. They also do not need men to financially support and take care of them. For example Oprah became a Billionaire because of her own actions and talents. This shows that women can handle the same responsibility as men, giving the modern day women more masculinity.
Femininity is trait that isn’t wired in most men. Without women having this trait there would be nothing to counterbalance the true masculinity traits of male. This even balance allows society to run smooth with different people who have different traits to do certain jobs. The natural femininity of women is the reason the earth stays populated as they naturally have the desire to be a mom. 
I completely agree with your post about how men are becoming less man and women are becoming more independent due to the changes that are happening in society. Also, about the other subjects you speak about. No woman wants to be with a man who cannot help himself in good or bad times. I do believe that the media did have an impact on men, because of the lack of masculinity that is happening. For example, the commercials that get aired on today show a man having fun without thinking of the consequences that will be at his door the next day. Sounds like a good life, doesn’t it? Well, the media sure does know how to advertise that. When it comes down to it, the media makes sure that the boyish, irresponsible and carefree man gets advertised and appeals to the male audience, which sadly it works.
ReplyDeleteAs for the women becoming autonomous, I can see why they would. From reading Caitlin Moran’s article she does validate some good reasons why not bearing children would be a good cause. Even though I really don’t agree with what she speaks about, but the author sure knows how to get her point across to the reader. I don’t find anything wrong with bearing children. You can still become successful, independent, and obviously do not need a child to “prove a woman’s worth” well in my view. If a woman wants to procreate children let her. If she doesn’t then she doesn’t have to.