'Man up' -- the fear that keeps men from acting human

tequilasundae · 2013-11-07T21:12:47+00:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k-diau1UxLc Bill Burr...what are you a fag?

typhonblue · 2013-11-07T21:19:36+00:00

I think we should aim to change the meaning of "Man up".

Right now it essentially means "Do this thing I'm telling you to do or else I'll consider you less of a man." It's nothing more than bullying.

We could change it to mean "I'm asking you to take a personal risk. Evaluate the risk/reward of this thing I'm proposing. Make a decision and act. Be prepared to deal with the consequences of your action or inaction."

The controversial bit...

Why should this be the new definition of "Man Up"? (i.e. can't women deal with situations this way?)

My assertion is that even though both men and women can follow this mode of action it is typically men that do. This mode of action whereby the individual takes on personal risk is a defining characteristic of masculinity. The corollary, where risk is socialized is a defining characteristic of femininity.

I won't give an explanation as to why I make this assertion other than to suggest following the drama related to maternity coverage under the ACA.

Title	'Man up' -- the fear that keeps men from acting human
Author	imbignate
Upvotes	9
Comments	3
Date	November 7, 2013 7:48 PM UTC (12 years ago)
Subreddit	Posted in /r/MensRights
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