Manhood in Crisis

In his book, Kimmel states that contemporary manhood is in crisis. He describes that this crisis takes place in both the workplace and the household. Not only are men expected to make more money and "bring home the bacon," they are also expected to teach their son football, be wealthy and successful, have a fit body, and have a somewhat active sex life with their significant other. Society has the idea that if a man cannot live up to these expectations and "requirements" to be a manly man, you're considered feminine, thus turning women off.

I definitely think that manhood is in crisis. When society puts men under enormous pressure to act, look, talk, and work a certain way, they are bound to break down. Now when you add women into the picture, with women starting to climb up the social ladder in the workplace, while taking care of the household, men may start questioning their manhood. There is always the notion that the man in the relationship/marriage should make more money, be more fit, while still being a good man or husband/father in the household.