In “Bros Before Hos”: The Guy Code, author Michael Kimmel talks about certain ways that society expects young men between the ages of 15 and 26 to act. He focuses on the hardship faced by males in living up to these standards. He talks about what is known as “Guy Code,” or a list of values that all men are supposed to have. The first rule says that guys shouldn’t show their emotions or share their feelings, and if they do it is considered a sign of weakness. The second is to be someone that displays masculinity, which is measured by wealth and power. The third rule says that a man should be reliable during crisis and remain “sturdy.” The final rule implies that men should basically always be irrational and aggressive. The author talks about how both other men and other women judge a man based on “The Guy Code.” I agree that it is hard for a man because he has standards to live up to. But it’s not just society that expects us to carry out these rules. It seems more like our pride that drives us to do so. So in turn, to live out “The Guy Code” is actually natural for a man.
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