Social Media about Boys
What Social media displays for young boys who will grow up to be the men of tomorrow.
The Joker is a very popular character with boys. A potential negative consequence of this stereotype is the assumption that boys and men should not be serious or emotional.
The Jock is always willing to “compromise his own long-term health; he must fight other men when necessary; he must avoid being soft; and he must be aggressive.”
The Strong Silent Type focuses on “being in charge, acting decisively, containing emotion, and succeeding with women.”
The Big Shot is defined by his professional status. This stereotype suggests that a real man must be economically powerful and socially successful.
The Action Hero is “strong, but not necessarily silent. He is often angry. Above all, he is aggressive in the extreme and, increasingly over the past several decades, he engages in violent behavior.”
The Buffoon commonly appears as a bungling father figure in TV ads and sitcoms. Usually well-intentioned and light-hearted, these characters range from slightly inept to completely hopeless when it comes to parenting their children or dealing with domestic (or workplace) issues.
Mothers Fathers do you want your son to be classified as one of these? What happened to teaching your son intimacy, authenticity, respectful, empathy for others, responsibility for making mistakes, and generosity.
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