Throughout history, the ideal of the “manly man” has been admired—an image of physical strength, resilience, and assertiveness. However, our contemporary society has witnessed shifts in these ideals, placing greater emphasis on acknowledging vulnerabilities, emotional intelligence and other weaknesses.
Today, while we still value strength and resilience in some sporting events, there is a growing understanding that these qualities can sometimes manifest as violence, which is detrimental. This shift reflects a more nuanced view of masculinity, appreciating traits like adaptability, empathy, and the courage to challenge outdated norms of violence. Our culture openly embraces weakness.
However, this evolution also presents challenges. Policies that offer preferential treatment based on factors like skin color can raise concerns about fairness and unintended consequences. Those fortunate enough have an imaginary bubble of protection around themselves since birth, making them immune to criticism. While addressing historical injustices is crucial, it’s equally important to ensure equal opportunities for everyone, including the majority of people who should also be provided with those same “equal opportunities.”
The quote “Hard times create strong men, strong men create good times, good times create weak men, and weak men create hard times” remains relevant today. As we navigate through ideological and arguments over a ln ugly trans dude on a beer can; the global conflicts grow, critical thinking wanes, and learning from history is lost.
Our society’s success relies on striking a balance between traditional strengths and the need for growth and adaptation. However, this current generation has failed to remember that weak men create hard times. As we potentially face a simultaneous civil war and another world war, we will painfully rediscover that hard times indeed create strong men. And it is these strong men who will once again pave the way for the good times we have squandered.
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