How do male role models and representations in the media impact the behavior and aspirations of young boys and men?

[Anonymous]

[ShadezMcgee]

Because a lot of media portray men as the butt of the joke, incompetent, idiotic/stupid, and even the villain. So with how fluid media is when it comes to distribution, it spreads a message to both men and women.

At the end of the day, immediate father figures are the cause of it. Not as strong or present to help them develop into stronger men that can carry themselves in a healthy and fulfilling way.

[Hispanic-Cool-Guy]

Good question. Media definitely pays a big role if the parent isn't around and also the type of men a boy grows up around.

I personally think its all how you were raised and guided as a youth.

A good parent or legal guardian should be enough to show a young man how he ought to conduct himself.

[Anonymous]

They don't. Usually the biggest factor in a young man's behaviour and aspirations are down to his father.

[BoopBoopBeep]

There's no such thing as a role model in the media. Be your own man.

[rigmarole]

I never looked up to any celebrity or ever wanted to be like them.

[Anonymous]

They cause them to ask questions like these:

[Opinion Owner]

I'm losing my MHO percentage just to make this opinion. Also note that you're my role model and you inspired me to ask similarly pointless questions.

[exitseven]

It might be why guys are not as masculine as they used to be.

[jogeb907433]

It helps me have a more masculine and red pill attitude but other than that it doesn't influence my personality much.

[CoolCatMar1]

Yes i think it does