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Stereotypes of Males in the Media. The Jock. Always willing to compromise his own long-term health Fight other men when necessary Must be aggressive not soft Wins approval of other men and the adoration of women when he shows power and strength. The Action Hero. The Action Hero. Strong
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Always willing to compromise his own long-term health • Fight other men when necessary • Must be aggressive not soft • Wins approval of other men and the adoration of women when he shows power and strength
The Action Hero • Strong • Very Angry • Aggressive • Engages in Violent Behavior
The Strong Silent Type • Being in Charge • Containing emotion • Succeeding with women • Shows men and boys should always be in control • Talking about one’s feelings is a sign of weakness
The Joker • Very popular with boys because laughter is part of their own “mask of masculinity” • Proves that overall men should not be serious or emotional • Some say that these roles can be used to expand definition of masculinity
The Big Shot • Defined by his professional status • Rich-a lot possessions that society deems valuable • Epitome of success • Real man must be economically powerful and socially successful