I have a speech regarding; Male Identity. Topic: What are the social expectation of a male? Need Ideas!?

Question

Actual question: Male Identity
Present a speech of 4 minutes duration in which you examine the male identityt. Select a specific focus. For example you could consider one of the following.
- It's portrayal in the media/literature
- The Australian male versus the International male.
- Stereotyping
- Social Expectations
- Peer Pressure
- The nature of father/son relationship

I have chosen Social Expectation. Any help will be useful!

Answer 1

Society has structures and rules that are like unwritten laws which detail a man's role from birth to death...

Modern Australian society is gradually changing and broadening the role of males but traditionally a boy grew to be a youth and during his adolescence was made to feel responsible for the welfare of the entire family. It is almost as though young men were grooomed to take over the role of provider should anything happen to the father... a sensible thing considering in days gone by there were many social issues, like war, and vocational, like workplace accidents, that meant men were at threat of dying. The fact that men often die before their partners it was also necessary that someone, the son, would care for the mother after the father's passing.

Should the youth get to adulthood it was necessary for him to find a female mate, a wife, to continue the family name, by creating an heir. Family traditions often insisted on sons being named for their fathers and/or grandfathers, so that not only surnames were carried on but also first names and middle names.

it was then the new fathers role to provide for the wife and children and to instill in them the same traditions and beliefs of his family of origin.

Society expected that men would be gainfully employed, be able and willing to provide for their wives and children, and that once the chidlren were raised and his role no longer so necessary he would retire to the fireplace with his pipe and slippers until he died.

The laws which prevent same sex marriages inhibit the freedom of choice for men and women who are not heterosexual. They are written laws which tell men how to behave. They create an expectation that men will choose a female mate.

The foremost religions of our society also have expectations of males and how they will grow up, what they will do as they grow up and how they in turn will raise their family.

Men are depicted in all kinds of media as 'big', 'strong', 'able', and 'responsible'. This constant depiction of men and boys creates an expectation in society that all males will be this way.

A man's identity is usually equated with his profession or other significant behviour. A male is often introduced, not only by his name but also by his profession and/or social standing

ie; "This is Dr Bill Gabby, The local doctor"
"This is Dr James Kilkenny The reknowned heart specialist."
"That is Doug Brindley, He's the local junkie."
"Meet Hans Burger, the teacher"

By comparison women are often introduced by their relationship with others. ie. "This is Mary Smith, Jack's wife!"

The expectation that men become breadwinners and providers begins in infancy and increases in intensity as they grow. During infancy they will be given 'male orientated toy tools' to play with, as they grow they will be asked a myriad of times "What will you be when you grow up?" giving the boy the information that he must be 'something'.

Answer 2

There are so many ways to bull **** that it is not even funny. That has no right or wrong answer. Pick something and do a touch a research to make it look like you put in effort. Then just bs. That is all a matter of prospective anyway. It is different in every town, city, state and country. Heck every house or family for that matter.

How do you need help with a question with like no wrong answer?

If this if for a speech class, which I bet it is, they care more about delivery or content. If it is for a social sciences class you should know what will get a good grade by observing your teacher. So you really can’t get much help here.

Answer 3

Male are still expected to bring food to home - meaning to earn a money. That may sound like not so truth these days, but it is. You should find some guys whose wives earn more money than them, and ask them how does it feel? Also, man are thought to be though. Not to cry - at least in the public. To protect their family, etc...These are just guidelines for you, you still need to write you speech by yourself, don't you?

Answer 4

males are always considered the tough one, and the one to fix it, do the hard chores,and be the breadwinner in society. to bring home the money, be a good dad, and have a good family.
social expectations of a male compared to a female, i would say the female is alot harder, being a women is lots of work.

Answer 5

You could divide further into professional, social, sexual, religious, historical. "How free are we?" Just a essay topic I remember from school. Really, how free are we?? I know it's not much help but good luck anyway.

Answer 6

males are there to open pickle jars, and carry my groceries:)