The world is full of myths. Male sensitivity is an important source, however, today this topic has aroused greater interest on the part of many people, as it has been observed from another angle, free of false beliefs.
Before we continue, we want to clarify that we do not intend to enter into a debate on cultural relativism and which stereotypes are most accepted in each culture. What we want is to highlight the current transformation of the concept of masculinity.
- In recent years.
- The male has gradually been associated with sensitivity.
- Especially in some respects.
- Which is a change in a wide variety of myths from some Western cultures.
After all, sensitivity is a characteristic of living beings, and a man does not neglect his masculinity in recognizing and accepting it.
So let’s talk a little bit about the concept of male sensitivity and transcend the myths, in this way we will find another perspective on the “Male” and, at the same time, we will observe certain beliefs that still remain about it. .
All beings, including man, have the capacity to feel, however, in certain contexts, beliefs and cultures, man has been deprived of this faculty, humanity and the world of sensitivity and emotions have not always been able to go hand in hand.
Therefore, throughout history and in general terms, man has been given the role of protector by his own strength, regardless of the environment in which he finds he.
For example, in many cultures he was given an identity in which sexuality and money played a fundamental role as symbols of power, so it was not appropriate for a man to show his feelings, as this was conceived as a sign of weakness.
The novelty is that, in some cultures, there is a significant change in this sense, more and more men accept and open thee to their emotional world, their sensitive part, this will only be possible by accepting sensitivity and transforming the feeling of insecurity. empowerment.
Therefore, male sensibility has always existed. It is an innate aspect of the human being, regardless of gender: do we feel the need to protect ourselves, to survive? What has happened is that it has only been attributed to women in many cultural contexts.
There are phrases that have become the law to be used in our creation, in fact, they end up shaping our identity. The problem arises when they are not true, contain only half-truths, or are based on erroneous fundamentals.
Phrases like “Men Don’t Cry,” “Is This a Girl Thing,” “Fighting Like a Woman,” “Women Love Hooligans” or “A Real Man Doesn’t Do That” are just a few examples.
Such teaching encourages man to turn away from his emotional side and to accept the figure of the strong and insensitive man in general.
In this sense, cognitive psychology has shown that beliefs are passed down from generation to generation and that, in the process, they take root; psychoanalysis, on the other hand, has helped us understand that this mythification involves unconscious mechanisms.
It is important to understand that every man has the freedom to choose other paths and that, of course, he can give more space to his emotional universe.
So would it be possible to move on from the man? Male? For the sensitive man, a new man capable of establishing deeper bonds with himself, with others and with nature.
Thus, it would be interesting to develop the idea that openness to sensitivity does not diminish man, simply, instead of following the culturally established rules of virility, we can be flexible with the emotional sphere and thus enjoy all that sensitivity can offer us.
To speak of a sensitive man in our current culture would be to speak of a person who has the following characteristics:
While it is difficult to detach from social, cultural and family norms, this possibility is real and exists, the men we call sensitive today have taken another step to find their emotional side.
However, it should be noted that these standards of masculinity are not only imposed by men, women are also often responsible for this.
Therefore, to break down barriers that deny the emotional world to men, men and women, they must work together as active participants in this change.
Accepting sensitivity as part of the masculine offers great advantages, let’s look at some of them:
However, it is important to mention that while male sensitivity is increasingly accepted, it is not an easy thing for most men.
As Walter Riso suggests in his book “Male Intimacy,” there are men who fear crying because they can be called homosexuals, there are also men who suffer because they can’t sustain themselves and don’t ask for help, because they believe that men “never give up. “
Therefore, in order to accept male sensibility, one of the first steps would be for men themselves to set aside their personal demands, in this way it would be easier to change the manly phrases and beliefs so prevalent in our society.
There is also human sensitivity. Finding your emotional world is a difficult task for any man, but if he succeeds, he will forge new connections in a different perspective, in which he will be free of responsibilities and duties and will be much more authentic.