Muscular Violence

What makes an attractive man? Shape? Intellect? Smell? Sure some women will put those on their list, but a lot of women like a man to be rough and physically fit. And willing to get into some danger or a fight probably wouldn't hurt their chances either. After all, as a society, that's what we want, right? Haven't we always said, "boys will be boys" when they beat the snot out of each other? Our culture clearly expects it, thus we as the people do too.

A typical "hot" guy is usually one with muscles and a shaped body who could mess someone up if he needed to. Violence just fits right in there nicely. Right alongside masculinity. Boys are encouraged to defend themselves and stand up for their families and ladies to show dominance and courage and bravery. Not just with domestic issues, but in war they are also encouraged to get out there and show that they aren't afraid.

I, personally, am a little neutral on the subject. I mean, yes if I was with a man, I'd feel better knowing that if someone tried to attack us, he'd be ready and able to kick some butt to protect me/us. Then again, I'm not one who really likes violence when it happens. I'm a little hostile and may talk a big game about taking action against someone or something with less then passive means, but I'd never really do it. I don't like the idea of others getting hurt due to the actions of another, especially if I could prevent it. But, if I had to pick a side, I'd say I fall more on the negative aspect of pushing boys and men to be violent just to show that they are manly.

When getting to the subject of violence on television, like in the articles we read, I don't think children should be exposed to so much. As an adult, I know I can handle it, but they are young and impressionable and may not know that it's either (a) not okay, or (b) really scary and intense when it happens in real life. So, on the one hand I agree with the APA about being weary of what children watch on television. It can have long lasting negative effects. However, I also see where the ACLU is coming from and I support keeping the rights and such upheld. As the matter goes, I think what the FCC is doing right now is pretty much all they can do. T.V. is pretty regulated and the harsh stuff only comes on at night in the later hours when children should be asleep. It's on the parents if they keep them up or let them stay up and watch adult content on T.V.