It is interesting to see that the only stereotype in this article where the man is said to be lighted-hearted and emotional is in fact called a buffoon. When I hear buffoon I think of a clown or an unintelligent person, so it doesnt really make sense to me to portray men who actually show their emotions as weak and stupid. The only other stereotype who is said to have emotion is the strong silent type, but right after it states that they contain emotion, it states that "this stereotype reinforces the assumption that men and boys should always be in control, and that talking about one’s feelings is a sign of weakness." To me this seems like a contradictory description of this particular stereotype.Other than that I belive it is somewhat accurate in explaining the pressure on men to be strong, buff, mysterious figures that women fall all over, which is a lot to live up to.
Article: http://www.media-awareness.ca/english/issues/stereotyping/men_and_masculinity/masculinity_stereotypes.cfm
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