Quick Write on Theroux's Article

Quick Write: What is Theroux's definition of masculinity? feminity? Do you agree with his defintions?

I must admit I was thrown for a loop as soon as I began to read the article by Theroux because not only do you get the feeling he hates men and being a man himself, but he also says so himself. He suggests many negative attributes make up what it is to be masculine in society. Describing masculinity and the attributes that define it as stupid disasters in the making. He talks about sports like there the breeding grown of all negative characteristics of a man. Describing us as violent, emotionless, soilder-like creations that without orders run create destruction to due to lack of mentaly stimulation to do anything productive.

Women were not spared by Theroux cruel opinions either, describing them as societies visual entertainment. Something to be admired and viewed and seldomly understood or respected. Forgive me if I have it wrong but Theroux gave the impression that women became the stepping stool for men to stay at the consistent belief that they are masculine. It kind of makes since in way, because if it is that we truly can not understand women and they can force us to deal with insecurities we are not normally pressured to deal with, then yea we would in return downgrade them and continusouly step on them to maintain our masculinity in some aspects.

I personally do not agree with Theroux viewpoint about the sexes, yes there are some negative things about both, but the nature in which he expresses his thoughts make him sound like an abused child. If i had tor ecreate hsi childhood I'd picture the kid who stood alone all the time due to bullying by the other boys who played sports. He probally found some activities liek reading which is described as being feminine which most likely put him in an awkward position in the world. Most likely he spent most of hsi time defending his own masculinity from the world, hating the typical masculine guys, and hating woman for being so easil allowed to do something he himself enjoyed.

Only thing I will agree on is that certain aspects of our society are indeed the ultimate creation for indidvidual disaster. Without proper guidance and support any child can become more deadly than anybody on the nfl roster this season.