A recent article published in Science Daily discusses how
men cope with masculinity at an older age. As we've learned through or text,
boys learn very quickly what it means to be a man. The qualities that embody
masculinity are being tough, being able to defend yourself, not showing
emotion, being respected, and by no means can they show weakness. As men get
older, these qualities come into question. At some point, the body is not as
strong as it once was, and taking risks becomes too risky. This article discusses
how men deal with grief, of losing loved ones. Grief, an emotion masculine men
are not supposed to feel. Also, the role of being a caregiver comes into play
if a spouse or family member gets sick. The role of the caregiver is also
something associated as a feminine quality. And we all know, that as we get
older, trips to the doctors become more frequent. Men have a hard time going to
doctors, unless there is something really wrong. So how do me cope with aging? The
answer is , they don't do a great job of it, which is why the "midlife
crisis" is something so well known, it almost becomes normative behavior
for men over 50. The doctors who conducted a study on this very topic, mention
they the goal is to work with men to help them adapt to the stressors of aging,
so that they can help reduce high suicide rates, depression, and ultimately
prepare them for dealing with what life throws at them.
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