However, society places people into a permanent gender role. A man, like a woman, has many expectations to follow in order to devise his gender role and these standards have a huge effect on men negatively. In the modern society, men are defined by their actions and personality they reveal to the public. In “Boy,” the coach says to the boy “We do not show any emotions.” The social concept demands men to hide their feelings, because over the past generations this is the dogmatic characteristic has corresponded with males. In “Bros Before Hos”: The Guy Code” the author states “The Boy Code leaves boys disconnected from a wide range of emotions and prohibited from sharing those feelings with others” (Kimmel 548). In essence, men should not provide any emotions, because they will be going against societies expectations. Furthermore, this could lead to emotional illnesses. In “Bros Before Hos”: The Guy Code” by Kimmel, the author states “boys are more prone to depression, suicidal behavior, and various other forms of out-of-control behavior” (548). In other words, not showing emotions causes boys from a young age to develop illnesses. Additionally, crying is a form of emotion that men are prohibited to …show more content…
Men have to compete with other males around them to look more attractive to women. Fashion applies to man as much as it applies to women. In “Gril,” the author says “this is how to hem a dress when you see the hem coming down and so to prevent yourself from looking like the slut” (Kindcaid 469). In essence, men have to wear clothing so they won’t look like a wimp or a homosexual. Furthermore, this concept is similar to women having to dress a way to not look like a slut or a whore. In “Bros Before Hos”: The Guy Code” the author states “Just make sure that you walk, talk, and act in a different way from the gay stereotypes; dress terribly” (Kimmel 543). Many men refuse to wear what they desire because they want to be accepted by other fellow men. In “Boy,” A boy or a man always looks pleasant; we wear dark colors; men do not wear pink; men do not wear purple; we walk straight.” Men are forced to wear colors that other men wear, such as black, white, and etc. A guy cannot have glider on his clothing or even his shorts have to be a certain length. Moreover, walking gesture have to correspond with masculinity views. If guys do not follow rules that apply to clothing, accessories, and even movement then they will be defined as a homo. In “Bros Before Hos”: The Guy Code” by Kimmel, the author says “the most common put-down in middle school or high school? The answer: ‘That’s so gay’” (544). Personally, I