Inaccurate Men Stereotypes

Men have been taught to be tough, insensitive, and thick skinned for centuries. From the moment they’re born, boys are raised very differently than girls. They’re given ‘manlier’ toys, told to suck it up, and never cry. These are unrealistic expectation and are harming the childhood of many kids, as well as further continuing male stereotypes. In order to amend this impractical way of life, we must spread the word. Expecting men to be unfeeling and thick-skinned is inaccurate. Toy companies market separately to male and female children, furthering this inaccurate stereotype. Legos has one brand that called LegoGirls, which consists of five female characters, bricks to make houses, and props such as brushes, cooking tools, and vacationing
“...was prompted to speak out after witnessing a father using the phrase to berate his young son” (Doctor Dehally, Independent.co). With this way of life, it has been proven to enhance the risk of suicidal thoughts, proving that this stereotype is inaccurate and even dangerous. ‘Her male patients often suffered from anxiety, depression and relationship trouble stemming from “the inability to understand and process their feelings”, she added’(Dr.Dehally). As you can see, to believe that men should not cry could lead them to a pessimistic and morose life. All in all, to believe that men should not cry and show emotion is false and
“If football is on in the room, you couldn’t possibly get a man’s attention. It’s like their brains shut off and they become yelling, huffing and puffing animals, right?” This comes from an online newsletter called Madamenoire. Not all males love sports, and some can’t even tolerate it. Some might prefer to act, play an instrument, or paint. It’s true that some males like sports, but you can’t make the assumption that all males feel the exact same way. For this reason, you can conclude that it would be wrong to assume all males like sports, and this further supports my themes. For all these reasons, you can conclude that most male stereotypes are largely inaccurate. Toys should not be marketed separate, instead, they should be gender neutral. Also, as boys grow up, they should be taught that showing emotion is ok, and not something to be ashamed of. It’s also true that some men enjoy sports, but we cannot just assume that all men are the same and have all the same interests. All of this evidence proves that males should be allowed to show emotion, play with any toys, and enjoy something other than