Thursday, September 20, 2012

Preserve Mankind with Kojie.san Men


Remember Mr. Darcy? In the world of literature, no one can attest that he’s a heartthrob. He’s a true-blue gentleman who makes women swoon because of his simple yet heartfelt acts. 



In the prehistoric times, men were viewed as the panacea to most dilemmas of the society. While women played significant roles, such roles varied from what the men were supposed to do. From security against wild animals down to the provision of food, men were anticipated to be as robust as they could be. However, as time evolved, the concept of manliness likewise underwent a few alterations. 

The beauty tools which used to be untouchable and flagrant now became normal. Having the consciousness that being busy is not an excuse to looking sloppy, men now go through hair treatments and facials to name a few. One can now walk brandishing a pink shirt without being called names. 




Despite the convenience of this concept alteration, it’s still best not to totally deviate from some of the things left by men in the past. For me, a man should not gauge his manliness based on what others dictate. Men-should-be-like-this statements should be used as mere guidelines but what matters is if such statements speak for someone’s identity and aspirations. I have no problem with men doing things befitting women because in today’s age, interchanges in roles are regarded as normative. 



Just like in the film Taken 2, it’s Kim’s turn to save her father from the hands of a man yearning for revenge. If you will remember in the preceding film, former CIA operative Bryan went through a perilous schlep to save his daughter Kim who was abducted and trafficked. One of the reasons why Taken 1 became a hit was its depiction of a father’s unremitting love for his daughter. 

The film’s a reminder that regardless of today’s liberal views, men can still preserve the concept of manliness by being chivalrous or compassionate to other people. It does not mean that one has to be a doormat. At times, it’s the simple things that matter like opening the door for an elderly or resisting the need to raise one’s voice in the midst of heated arguments. I believe that being a man does not equate to being Mr. Stone. Instead, manliness is radiated when one shows concern and courtesy. 

 Like Kojie.san Men’s advocacy, to be a man is to be a lover and fighter – both. For more information on how to be an applaud-worthy man, head on to Kojie.san Men’s Facebook page.


How do you define manliness?

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