The Importance Of Masculinity

The Importance Of Masculinity

"Masculinity is not something given to you, but something you gain. And you gain it by winning small battles with honor," (Norman Mailer). Masculinity holds a different meaning for everybody. For some people it means being a male, but for others it holds a deeper meaning. For example, my dad believes that in order to have masculinity he must be able to fix everything. He takes on tasks having to do with landscaping, plumbing, lighting, and even interior design; most of the time, he says something along the lines of "I can fix that in a minute" or "I've just got to go get the supplies." He then waits until my mom gets a professional to come do the task, and he claims that "we did not give him enough time to get it done." My dad, along with my other male friends, feels that since he is a male he needs to prove his masculinity by putting on the act of a handyman. My father went to school at Johnson and Wales University for a degree in criminal justice. Getting a bachelor's degree in criminal justice does not teach one how to fix the caulk in a bathtub; in spite of that, my father attempted this task. A couple of weeks ago, I realized that the caulk in my shower had begun to deteriorate. I informed my dad that I thought it needed to be repaired and suggested he call a plumber. His response went a little bit like this "Why do I need a plumber? That's an easy fix! All I have to do is..." He then proceeded to explain to me how he believed one would fix the caulk in a shower. I knew

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