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Men and Role Conflict

Jenie Lopez

Excelsior

Gender role refers to the set of socially as well as behavioral accepted customs that are believed to be socially appropriate for the persons of particular gender as permitted in the individual’s culture (Good & Wood, 1995). Some of these customs and conducts differ greatly between the cultures. Some of the issues in masculinity realm as well as the psychology of men are very significant contributing aspects to the men and boy’s development, at the same time can influence their entire lives. Some of these areas are matters of multiculturalism or sexual orientation and ferocity in the community, fathering, health issues, falling behind in school as well as leadership in the family (Good & Wood, 1995).

There are several differentiating patterns of negative outcomes which can arise from boys and men during their experiences of gender role anxiety. Some of those patterns are recognized as gender role conflict and at some point they are common. For instance, several men constrict as well as contain their emotions; they rarely exhibit or show any emotion. This type of behavior has pros and cons (Cournoyer & Mahalik, 1995). The negative aspect is that it is very hard for such person to connect emotionally in the relationship. The positive aspect is the capability to remain cool as well as calm during the crisis situation.

The reason I selected this topic is because community leaders, friends, families and teachers all play a major role in assisting the boys to understand what it is required to be a man. The majority of media fraternity also plays a significant part in supporting the concepts about what it is required to be a responsible man in the society. Most of the media interpretations about all men are compensated for physical desirability, financial independence, violence, aggression, control of others and self-control (Good & Wood, 1995).

References

Cournoyer, R. J., & Mahalik, J. R. (1995). Cross-sectional study of gender role conflict examining college-aged and middle-aged men. Journal of Counseling Psychology, 42(1), 11.

Good, G. E., & Wood, P. K. (1995). Male gender role conflict, depression, and help seeking: Do college men face double jeopardy?. Journal of Counseling and Development: JCD, 74(1), 70.