Masculinity has a good side and a bad side. Some girls like to be with chauvinistic boys, while some girls are very disgusted with chauvinistic boys. So what exactly is machismo? What does it mean?
1. What does machismo mean?
1. Old-style The meaning of machismo
The old-style machismo has always been a derogatory term, which refers to a man who discriminates against his wife’s ability and status, whether in the family or in society, and believes that all power lies with men. In his hands, he has the final say on everything, and his wife is not allowed to know or interfere in any big or small matter. Regardless of the right or wrong of the matter, what he said was right. He could not lower his head in front of his wife at any time. When it comes to treating his wife, there is basically no emotional and spiritual communication. He does everything he wants. If he doesn't get what he wants, he will scold her, and he will fight with fists and kicks whenever he wants. He never cares about the feelings of the other party. The same goes for married life.
But as the times progress, a new era of machismo has also developed.
2. The meaning of machismo in the new era
The machismo in the new era,
It is a man who always plays a decisive role in society, work unit and family. He lives in harmony and respects each other with his wife, and brings happiness and security to his wife and children. His words and deeds are convincing and admirable. He understands his wife's shortcomings rationally and emotionally in order to correct them. The reason why a man is a man is because a man is born with the obligation to make the person he loves happy. This obligation requires love to fulfill. Without love, it is impossible to give, and it is impossible to fulfill the natural obligations of men, so not all men are born to be men. Men also need to constantly cultivate themselves, develop a broad mind, and be willing to contribute, and become a good man.
2. Performance of masculinity
1. Performance of old-style masculinity
Old-style macho men can be very overbearing. He will start from the smallest things, make all kinds of comments, find faults and dissatisfaction. He will never always think that he is at fault. He always feels that the other person is wrong, and he will never consider the other person's feelings.
He has the final say in all matters, big or small, and his wife has no right to decide, speak, or even know; he is always right, and his wife is always wrong; he does not do housework or take care of the children. , unwilling to go shopping with his wife; when he is angry and frustrated outside, all the grievances he suffers are made up for by his wife, who is his punching bag; he is the master and his wife is his servant, and his wife should do all the housework, and he is used to sitting back and enjoying the benefits; Outside, he is rude to his wifeHe yells to maintain his "dignity" as a man, but his wife can only swallow her anger; he tyrannically demands that his wife treat him well, but he doesn't do anything; he himself has an affair, but does not allow his wife to have legitimate interactions with any man.
2. The manifestations of machismo in the new era
The manifestations of machismo in the new era are somewhat different It’s different because he feels that he is a grown man and has more strength than women. He comforts women when they feel wronged because he feels that he is a grown man and has the responsibility to comfort women.
Therefore, the characteristics of a macho man in everyone’s eyes are different. Don’t use one vocabulary to define all macho men together.
Moreover, relatively speaking, those who are responsible and responsible are often more loyal to their families and believe that they have the responsibility to support the entire family on their own. This kind of man is actually very reliable. He is the perfect partner for a woman who does not make money and has a docile and obedient personality. If the man takes charge of the outside and the woman takes charge of the house, he will have a very happy marriage.