Bro Code?
This post emerged after reading a thought provoking article in TIME magazine. I began to question the stigma behind the infamous ‘Bro Code’. Fraternities ,Bankers and Athletes are images we thinking of when young men are in a large groups extrovertly upholding the Bro Code. After reading the article by Rosalind Wseman, perhaps it is time wet take a closer look at the Bro Code and examining if it helps or hurts young males.
Wiseman interviewed 17-21 year old males, seeking something deeper then the cheers and grunts. Do young men actually care more then they let on? Particularly on issues such as social, communicating and (of course) sex. Breaking down the stigma of the boy lead by his (you know what) to a person who actually cares about others around him.
One of the most shocking figures was that 81% of suicides are young male yet the remaining 19% of females are publicly reported. When the media tells parents watch your daughter but the lads are alright. Yes, physically they are fine, but how about mentally? Speaking from experience communicating with parents about real issues has been a struggle. It is unatural for a guy to talk , shutting down is easier for us.And the stigma we must uphold doesn’t help either. Eventually we express things in actions, this is nothing new ,but with the internet it now has a very lasting consequnce.
Facebook , twitter, snapchat and many more enhances our ablility to shut down and project a image. It also the new places to voice our concerns without the awkwardsness. Wiseman states that 70% (incuding) of young male will not speak to parents about sex, relationships and bullyng. Adults asking questions doesn’t help either.
Is this Bro Code hurting us ?Is it more of a code of silence and no emotions for fear of not upholding the stigma? How can we change this? I encourage people to read this Article
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