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The document discusses Paul Theroux's essay "Being a Man" which argues that traditional notions of masculinity oppress men and cause social problems. Theroux believes concepts like "be a man" promote aggression, lack of feelings, and obedience over thinking. He says the idea of manhood in America diminishes men and holds them to tribal ideals. While something has been lost for men in society, no one knows what. The purpose of Theroux's essay is to shed light on the struggles men face from other men's expectations of masculinity, like being physically fit and aggressive. The student response agrees with some of Theroux's points but thinks he is too blunt and seems to "whine" rather than calmly discuss the issues

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The document discusses Paul Theroux's essay "Being a Man" which argues that traditional notions of masculinity oppress men and cause social problems. Theroux believes concepts like "be a man" promote aggression, lack of feelings, and obedience over thinking. He says the idea of manhood in America diminishes men and holds them to tribal ideals. While something has been lost for men in society, no one knows what. The purpose of Theroux's essay is to shed light on the struggles men face from other men's expectations of masculinity, like being physically fit and aggressive. The student response agrees with some of Theroux's points but thinks he is too blunt and seems to "whine" rather than calmly discuss the issues

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Jenina P.

Basquina Grade 12-ABM


Feb. 11, 2019

Ang Pagiging Relihiyoso ng mga Pilipino


Jenina P. Basquina Grade 12-ABM
Feb. 11, 2019
Liquidity describes the degree to which an asset or security can be quickly bought or sold in the market
without affecting the asset's price.

A party that supplies goods or services. A supplier may be distinguished from a contractor or
subcontractor, who commonly adds specialized input to deliverables. Also called vendor.

What is Market?
A market is a medium that allows buyers and sellers of a specific good or service to interact in order to
facilitate an exchange. This type of market may either be a physical marketplace where people come
together to exchange goods and services in person, as in a bazaar or shopping center, or a virtual market
where buyers and sellers do not interact, as in an online market. Market can also refer to the general
market where securities are traded. This form of the term may also refer to specific securities markets and
may take place in person or online. The term "market" can also refer to people with the desire and ability
to buy a specific product or service.

“Being a Man” by Paul Theroux


Paul Theroux has marked out the negative effects of being a man. Theroux in his book ‘On Being a Man,’ he
argues that gender expectation has oppressed a man despite living in a society where women have no much say as
compared to men. According to Theroux, the gap that exists between genders is the primary cause of the social
misfits in the society. Such social misfits include bad marriages, latent rapists, moral degeneration, and sadist. In his
piece, Theroux argues manhood has made some men dislike being men. Some of them have disowned their identity.
Theroux has “something of an objection to the way we turn boys into men.” He asserts that “the whole idea of
manhood in America is pitiful.” The idea of what makes a man has been discussed in myriad ways. There is
something that men have lost in the society. However, nobody seems to know what men have lost. Some men
believe that women are stealing something from men or women are convincing men in giving it away. It is common
knowledge that something is wrong with men in the society, but they do not know how to go about it. Men are left
casting about for answers. The gender norms in the society that young boys are expected to conform to have proved
to be limiting or harmful. The traditional definition of manliness restrains many boys who want to become men.
A Student Exemplar: 4/4 marksThe thesis of Theroux’s essay is that the idea of manhood in America
diminishes men and burdens them by holding aggressive, tribal ideals of how men should be. Theroux
demonstrates this ideal when he states in paragraph #2, “‘Be a man!’ strikes me as insulting and abusive.
It means: be stupid, be unfeeling, obedient, soldierly and stop thinking.” Theroux looks at how manliness
is construed in America, and how it is actually emotionally and psychologically harmful to men, as well as
to American society at large. The statement “Be a man!” diminishes men who do not act in accordance
with the American ideals of manliness, and it also concedes that to be a man is to be a dominant, highly
aggressive and physically-adept individual.
The purpose of the essay was to shed light on the reality that men also experience social discrimination among his
fellow males
Based on the style and delivery, it is intended for all the males that had experienced the struggles of being masculine
he has pointed out in the essay From his definitions, a man is someone that proves himself to be physically fit
and aggressive. And his fellow men uphold these standards and ensures that any type of strength will not be
considered as “manlier” than wrestling or hunting

In my opinion, a man is someone that upholds chivalry and bravery even if it is not necessary. In terms of treating
women, an aggressive husband does not compare to a respectful one. I already agree with some of the points
Theroux has made, especially to the sport being a young adult's way to prove his masculinity. My opinion is from
my past experience in being one of the awkward kids in Grade school. Respect is the key to be understood as
someone that should be admired, and to me, which is what it means to be a man.
I think the only issue I have with Theroux's essay is that he is too blunt about his problems with the way society sees
masculinity. Sometimes, I perceived him as a whining baby rather than a collective and calm writer. There are
instances that it is obvious that the examples he gave clearly were taken from his experience. And the phrase
"Dislike being a man", is an overstatement. In my opinion, he does not dislike being a man, instead, he is not in
favor with the way men treat manliness. Because to be fair, both genders are the same (which he stated in his essay).
Jenina P. Basquina Grade 12-ABM
Feb. 11, 2019

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