Essays on Masculinity Page 2

In both Lord of the Flies and I’m the King of the Castle, the plots explore the challenges faced by individuals and the resulting consequences. Both novels prominently feature the behavior and actions of the so-called ‘upper class’, as indicated by their titles of ‘Lord’ and ‘King’. Through their works, both authors critique the discriminatory…

The Effect of Stereotypical Thinking on Individual Development in Brownmiller’s Femininity and Rodriguez’s Complexion             Stereotypes are standardized notions or perceptions regarding a particular group of people or objects. Considered to be “mental cookie-cutters”, stereotypes propel us to put “a simple pattern upon a complex mass” and define a multitude of people by a single…

The movie Don Jon illustrates how the media influences our expectations of relationships and gender roles. Jon Martello, known as Don Jon, was raised in suburban America, epitomizing the typical “New Jersey Boy.” As an adult working as a club bartender in his hometown, he earned his nickname due to his prowess in seducing and…

The hijack, or headscarf, is one of the most noticeable and misunderstood badges of Muslim women. But there’s much more to the Islamic dress code for women than the hijack. It’s a total package that deals with clothing, behavior, and demeanor. Recently read an article in freshman seminar, titled “Covering up with the hijack may…

The commonality of finding tofu, soy sauce, and soy milk in any local supermarket is a testament to how prevalent soy has become in the United States. However, there is a growing fear surrounding the use of soy as a dietary supplement due to the alleged effects of phytoestrogens (in soy products) on men’s reproductive…

What truly defines a masculine man or a feminine woman? How does society really view masculinity and femininity? When we see a man become emotional, we automatically assume he is weak. When we see a Woman become emotionally, we assume it’s totally normal. Many of us will look at a person on the outside and…

INTRODUCTION             Sharon Olds  is a famous poet of modern times who writes her poem with themes , usually personal, with great intensity that explore violence, sensuality, family and the physical body. She was born in San Francisco in 1942 and grew up in Berkeley, California.  She studied in Stanford University and got her Ph….

Kelly ends up accepting the job offer and moves to Tokyo with her family. Once there, Kelly encounters a few difficulties with the Japanese at work. The Japanese delay getting Kelly their presentations, don’t look her in the eye, and often seem embarrassed around her. When the day of presenting her proposal to the client…

As of recent decades, advertising has become a vital source of the promotion of goods and services but is equally important the promotion of advertisements. This poster really struck me as a powerful propaganda tool. The poster demonstrates two very important issues that one might not see right away. One issue being what “being a…

In “Manhood: The Elusive Goal”, Mark Gerzon argues that masculinity, or the “masculine code of conduct” is exemplified by smoking, drinking, and violence- acts that would be generally frowned upon in society. Mark Gerzon, attended Harvard University and was considered to be a best selling author by his senior year, due to his book “The…