June 22, 2013
Professor Dilly
The Inexpressive Male: A Tragedy of American Society
Jack O. Balswick and Charles W. Peek
The Family Coordinator
Vol. 20, No. 4 (Oct., 1971), pp. 363-368
National Council on Family Relations http://www.jstor.org/stable/582167 Summary:
This article discusses the American Male and how the culture has deemed in not appropriate or not culturally acceptable for the males to show emotions or any femininity. This can become very diverse has males are already known as those “who don’t care.” However, rather than being a typical male who does not care (emotionally) Balswick and Peek example why in the American culture males have been taught this, and how over time inexpressiveness can …show more content…
Women were known as the homemakers and men were known as the providers and seeking after opportunities. As women gain political independence and socio-economic equality roles in family law have changed. Husbands in the past were known as the “legal” head of household, responsible for its support and it links to the external society, while the wife was the mistress of the hoe, responsible for the day-to-day management of its internal affairs and the care and education of children. (pg. 2019) As times have changed this is no longer the case. Women are just as equal as men (in most areas). Women are facing their fair share outside the home in terms of discrimination. Women are still to this day discriminated against within employment opportunities and also wages/salary. As women become bolder as they are beautiful inside the home and outside the home. It can prove to be rocky in terms of marriage, sex and affection. If the masculine male is feeling as he is being over taken such as the woman being the “bread” winner. This can lead to damaging the relationship/marriage if not preceded right away with communication etc. Intimidation can lead to a decrease in affection and ultimately a