First, we only had Valentine's Day. Then, along came GALentine's Day. And now...
Maletine's Day.
On February 14th, a group of men got together and decided to celebrate their singleness and bond on Valentine's Day. But the Internet was not having it. What started as an opportunity for men to chill and have a good time without female interruption quickly turned into a social media debate.
Now, critics whisper that moves like this reflect a shift in traditional expectations of men. They claim that men today are more emotional, reactive, dependent, and less disciplined than previous generations. In other words, males seem to yell, scream, cry, rage out and expect to be pampered or financially supported by partners more than any other era in history.
But then supporters say something different. They say, while men are finally being given space to feel, communicate, and reject outdated standards of masculinity, the very thing women complained that men did not do (cry, communicate, express how they feel), their actions are being weaponized.
Still others say men are using this trend to avoid accountability, discipline, and emotional strength and disguising it as vulnerability.
They call this the "soft man era," a social media term used to describe a cultural shift in how some men express masculinity. It often refers to men who are more emotionally open, less traditionally dominant, and more vocal about their personal needs in relationships.
Maletine's Day.
On February 14th, a group of men got together and decided to celebrate their singleness and bond on Valentine's Day. But the Internet was not having it. What started as an opportunity for men to chill and have a good time without female interruption quickly turned into a social media debate.
Now, critics whisper that moves like this reflect a shift in traditional expectations of men. They claim that men today are more emotional, reactive, dependent, and less disciplined than previous generations. In other words, males seem to yell, scream, cry, rage out and expect to be pampered or financially supported by partners more than any other era in history.
But then supporters say something different. They say, while men are finally being given space to feel, communicate, and reject outdated standards of masculinity, the very thing women complained that men did not do (cry, communicate, express how they feel), their actions are being weaponized.
Still others say men are using this trend to avoid accountability, discipline, and emotional strength and disguising it as vulnerability.
They call this the "soft man era," a social media term used to describe a cultural shift in how some men express masculinity. It often refers to men who are more emotionally open, less traditionally dominant, and more vocal about their personal needs in relationships.
Let's Write!: How have expectations of masculinity changed over the past few years?
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2. Respond to the post. Read the entire post, including watching any videos or reading any articles attached. Do not post vague or ambiguous commentary. Your post should have depth, be thoughtful, and provide specific, meaningful insight. Make sure it addresses the topic and encourages reflection, discussion, or a connection.
3. You MUST comment on at least TWO other posts from any student in any class. Your replies cannot be identical comments on different posts and posting shallow comments such as "I agree" or "I disagree" will earn you a zero. Make sure your reply addresses the comment that you are responding to.
4. Language. Do NOT use profanity. Vague or repeated responses will not be accepted in your post or replies.
5. Disrespectful comments will not be accepted and will result in a zero whether you do the assignment or not.
REMINDERS
**Set a weekly alarm or calendar timer. Whatever you do to remember other important events, I'd do the same for this assignment.
**Don't wait until the last minute. Telling me that you didn't do the assignment on Friday because you broke your leg, for example, on Thursday will not do anything for you when you've had a week. Be responsible and accountable.
**How to post. Click in the top right hand corner or the lower left hand corner where it says Comments to access the discussion board. Once there, scroll to the bottom of the page to post a Reply. After, choose comments from at least two students from any class and Reply to what they wrote.
CAUTION!! Do NOT embarrass me, yourself, your class, the English department, the school, your family or your upbringing with tasteless, meaningless comments. This is for a grade.
DISCLAIMER: If you do not respond AND comment on TWO others, you will not receive credit for this assignment. If you do not write your name correctly, and I don't see your work, you will not receive credit for this assignment. If you use profanity, you will not receive credit for the work. It's all or nothing.
WARNING: If you post even one second past midnight, your comment might appear to be posted, but as soon as it is opened to be graded, it will automatically delete.
Due Fri., February 27, 11:59 p.m. CST
INSTRUCTIONS
1. INCLUDE: Last Name, First Initial, AND Class Block. You do not have to include an email address or a website.
2. Respond to the post. Read the entire post, including watching any videos or reading any articles attached. Do not post vague or ambiguous commentary. Your post should have depth, be thoughtful, and provide specific, meaningful insight. Make sure it addresses the topic and encourages reflection, discussion, or a connection.
3. You MUST comment on at least TWO other posts from any student in any class. Your replies cannot be identical comments on different posts and posting shallow comments such as "I agree" or "I disagree" will earn you a zero. Make sure your reply addresses the comment that you are responding to.
4. Language. Do NOT use profanity. Vague or repeated responses will not be accepted in your post or replies.
5. Disrespectful comments will not be accepted and will result in a zero whether you do the assignment or not.
REMINDERS
**Set a weekly alarm or calendar timer. Whatever you do to remember other important events, I'd do the same for this assignment.
**Don't wait until the last minute. Telling me that you didn't do the assignment on Friday because you broke your leg, for example, on Thursday will not do anything for you when you've had a week. Be responsible and accountable.
**How to post. Click in the top right hand corner or the lower left hand corner where it says Comments to access the discussion board. Once there, scroll to the bottom of the page to post a Reply. After, choose comments from at least two students from any class and Reply to what they wrote.
CAUTION!! Do NOT embarrass me, yourself, your class, the English department, the school, your family or your upbringing with tasteless, meaningless comments. This is for a grade.
DISCLAIMER: If you do not respond AND comment on TWO others, you will not receive credit for this assignment. If you do not write your name correctly, and I don't see your work, you will not receive credit for this assignment. If you use profanity, you will not receive credit for the work. It's all or nothing.
WARNING: If you post even one second past midnight, your comment might appear to be posted, but as soon as it is opened to be graded, it will automatically delete.
Due Fri., February 27, 11:59 p.m. CST
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