Research Paper Outline 1

Preliminary Thesis: The Manliness Aspect of Masculinity

1^st Supporting point –

THINGS A MAN SHOULD OWN. Esquire, 01949535, May2009, Vol. 151, Issue 5

Topic – Things a man should own represent knowledge and skill.

Example – An example is U.S. Road atlas which represents knowledge. Another example is a cordless drill which represents skill.

Further details – “A man using a GPS is half a man.” The fact of having a map and a cordless drill shows us how men could utilize certain items for either getting somewhere or fixing something up within the home.

Analysis – According to the manliness aspect of masculinity, men are supposed to be the ones leading the family, someone in control. Having a map shows he’s responsible and he knows what he’s doing. With a cordless drill, it shows the manliness masculinity because of being a handy man at home. When something breaks, it’s usually the man who takes initiative to find a fix for the problem.

2^nd Supporting point –

WHAT IS A MAN? By: Chiarella, Tom, Esquire, 01949535, May2009, Vol. 151, Issue 5

Topic – The evolution of man and how far he’s come to be defined as he is now.

Example – A man could look up at the sun and tell you what time it is. A man could also tell which way is north. He could also tell you where the fish run.

Further details – Back in the day, there were no clocks. Developments such as telling the time of day was a man’s way to be in control of knowing his surroundings. Looking up at the sun, along with knowing which way is north and where the fish run made man one with the environment, thus adding to the control.

Analysis – To truly look at manliness of masculinity, you have to see where man originated from. The foundation of manliness can be based on the ideals that stem from the orginal man. Through the centuries, these ideas have been added or altered to the perspective of man.

3^rd Supporting Point –

Better Body, Better Man... By: Pesmen, Curtis, Esquire, 01949535, June2009, Vol. 151, Issue 5

Topic – Men who work out gives a sense of manliness out of them.

Example – Working out the body’s anchor makes the body more strong and flexible. You can throw harder, hit harder in swing sports, and perform better within sports and any other activities which involve endurance.

Further details – Women are attracted to men in such a way they look for physical features before knowing the person. It’s important for men who want to attract women, to work out and find those certain things which create the manliness look to attract women.

Analysis – This promotes manliness masculinity because according to the stereotypical look of the man having big muscles, shows that he is strong and he could handle his own and as well as handle his woman.

4^th Supporting point –

A Man's Guide To Women. Esquire, 01949535, May2009, Vol. 153, Issue 5

Topic – Men’s guide to women and how to understand them.

Example – Men need to learn how to understand women. Things that are needed to know is how to make them feel more comfortable around you, buy them gifts, and occasional dancing.

Further details – According to the article, women are attracted to things that men need to learn in order for the relationship to work. Knowing these key points puts a name above your head that screams “this is the man I want!”

Analysis – This promotes manliness masculinity because men have to act a certain way or do certain things for women to like. If you could show them what they think men act then why not ask what they like. Men showing they can be responsible and have the opportunity to please will make the women go wild!

5^th Supporting point –

Negotiating the Field of Masculinity : The Production and Reproduction of Multiple Dominant Masculinities

Topic – The theory of hegemonic masculinity.

Example – Some examples shows “dominant masculinity are men who are slender, fit, young, aggressive, businessman dressed.”

Further details – “The theory of hegemonic masculinity tends to be used to describe male power at a structural level with no real understanding of how power is organized in terms of complicity…”

Analysis – Men that possess positions of power and wealth are described as pertaining to masculinity hegemonic. This compares to the same masculinity manliness. Men who are dominant as well are looked upon being manly.

6^th Supporting point -

Is There More to “Antischoolishness” than Masculinity? On Multiple Student Styles, Gender, and Educational Self-Exclusion in Secondary School

Topic – A multiple set of student styles is presented, including the macho boy; Students have shared what performances, preferences, and other signifiers fit well together within one style and being able to display through practice the knowledge of these rules is essential to being rendered a socially competent and intelligible junior high school student.

Example – "Macho" students are perceived to run the show and define what is cool and uncool. Loud and rough, they make themselves the center of attention.

Further details – They all specialized in similar self-presentations, such as displaying traditionally “macho” conduct and language, signaling active distancing and rejection of schoolwork and teachers, and expressing parallel opinions of co-students.

Analysis - The manliness masculinity begins to form as early as young men in school. Macho mannerisms are displayed in order to conform within the school social setting. Ultimately, these developments will carry out with them past their pubescence and into their manhood.

MASCULINITIES: Review for Midterm/Blog Post #6

MASCULINITIES: Review for Midterm/Blog Post #6: "Please take out your Venn diagrams and proofread it. Then compose a Works Cited page for the two readings on the basis of which you composed..."

Annotated Bibliography(edited)

Preliminary Thesis: The Manliness Aspect on Masculinity.

“Things A Man Should Own.” Esquire, Vol. 151, Issue 5 May (2009) 80-83. Print.

In this article, it talks about things a man should own. They list certain items in which I believe promotes manliness masculinity.

This source is appropriate and useful for my research paper because it shows characteristics on the certain items men are supposed to own in order to be seen as a true man.

Men having these items show that men represent knowledge and skill. Men are portrayed in such a way to be seemed manlier due to being a handy man within the family home.

Chiarella, Tom “What Is A Man?” Esquire, Vol. 151, Issue 5 May (2009) 61-63. Print.

In this article, it talks about what is truly a man. They as well list certain aspects which promotes manliness masculinity looking at it from a perspective of origin.

This source is appropriate and also useful for my research paper because it explains how the basic evolution of man and what they are supposed to know. It states the importance of where man seemed to originate from.

To sum it all up, the article promotes the manliness masculinity because it shows how men evolved with a certain foundation that women look up to. As well as having basic moral in order to take care of their family shows manliness.

Pesmen, Curtis “Better Body, Better Man…” Esquire, Vol. 141, Issue 5 May (2004) 100-107. Print.

In this article, it talks about men and their physical aspects. Men who work out gives a sense of manliness out of them.

This source is a good choice for my research paper because it gives great details on certain aspects for men to know to prove their manliness to women.

There are certain women who are attracted to men who are built in muscles. It shows strength and dominance and it gives the man the feeling of being in control. This promoted the manliness masculinity.

“A Man’s Guide To Women.” Esquire, Vol. 153, Issue 5 May (2010) 104-111. Print

Lastly in this article, it talks about what women want in a man. Gives tips on guys on what you should do and what you shouldn’t do if you want to be the man they want to be with.

This is a good source for my research because I could use those certain aspects in which woman want in a man and compare it to how it affects their masculinity and if it appears to be more manliness.

Using the key ideas from women to convey men how to act and what to do for them, can give men the manliness appeal to attract women. This is how it promotes masculinity.

Final Draft

Radhames Guzman
English 101.0800
Miss B
October 8, 2010

Essay 1
Advertisement Analysis


Advertisements are displayed almost everywhere we go and everywhere we look. The purpose of these advertisements is to convince us to either buy the goods, products and/or services they're advertising. The ads are designed in such a way that when you think about it, it’s much more than what they want you to see. Most of the time, ads have a hidden message behind their product and more specifically ads that show what it says about men and the type of masculinity they promote. In an ad posted by Macy’s, Beckham Signature Story "Him and Her" fragrance promotes hegemonic masculinity through physical appearances from the man and woman, the reaction of the woman towards the man, and the man’s reaction towards the woman.

The ad is very interesting due to the fact that what it’s promoting is a “His and Her” fragrance but shows a lot of masculinity. The physical appearance of the man shows strength, which is the character trait in which people views a man's over a woman's. The man is wearing a blazer with a white collared shirt, opened, and no tie. The attraction of this promotes masculinity. The fragrance adds to his attraction and his physical appearance backs him up on it. The blazer with the white collared shirt shows he is a man with class and he knows what he’s doing in a situation dealing with women. The clean cut with light facial hair shows his hygiene. It makes him look older but young at the same time. Men who are fully bearded are generally perceived to be more masculine in appearance. The fact that he had some, suggested the masculinity but since it was not full, the man still had a sense of youth and makes him attractive to the woman which is a plus because it further enhances his manliness.

Another good aspect in this ad that shows masculinity is the way the woman is reacting toward the man. The woman’s face is expressed in a way where she’s having some sort of sexual dream. Having her eyes closed and her lips puckered, it seems she’s in complete thought with the man as if she was under some magical spell from the fragrance. The ad suggests that women play a role in determining what is attractive as it pertains to masculinity. It shows the woman as she reacts to the man’s attraction factors, which include looks and smell. The man having the physical appearance and now with the sense of smell attract the woman more to him almost as if it was an equation of 1+1=2. In other words, having this enhancement makes it feel integrated which brings to the next point of being in control.

The last aspect is how the man in the ad is holding the woman in it. Both the man and woman appear to be standing and leaning against the wall. The woman’s posture seems to be reacting toward the man holding her waist and pulling her close to him. The man has a slight lean toward the woman as if he’s going to kiss her but with a firm look upon his face. This shows dominance, control, and power from within. The fact that he’s looking at her and only her instead of looking at the camera shows the faithfulness, authority, and supremacy from his personality. He’s not saying “Look at me, you know you want this”, at other people. Better yet, “She’s mine, and because I’m wearing this fragrance it’s enhancing my factors.”

While taking into consideration of the supporting points, it just shows that ads posted all around us don’t really mean it’s just about the product their advertising. Masculine imagery is important as well as reaction towards opposite sexes as viewed by society. A much deeper meaning, to which not all can see by just looking at an advertisement kind of makes you want to take a second look on things in life as well.

Works Cited
Bechham Signature Story Fragrance Ad. Allure. (2009):N.P. Print.

Radhames Guzman
English 101.0800
Miss B
October 1, 2010

Essay 1
Advertisement Analysis


Advertisements are displayed almost everywhere we go and everywhere we look. The purpose of these advertisements is to convince us to either buy the goods, products and/or services their advertising. The ads are designed in such a way that when you think about it, it’s much more than what they want you to see. Most of the time ads have a hidden message behind their product and we’re going to focus on a specific ad to show what it says about men and the type of masculinity they promote. In an ad posted by, Macy’s for Beckham Signature Story “Him and Her” fragrance shows three supporting points promoting masculinity which are physical appearances from the man and woman, the reaction of the woman towards the man, and the man’s reaction towards the woman.

The ad is very interesting due to the fact that what it’s promoting is a “His and Her” fragrance but shows a lot of masculinity. The physical appearance of the man shows strength, power, and lust. The man is wearing a blazer with a white collared shirt, opened, and no tie. As well with the man have a clean cut with light facial hair. The attraction of this promotes masculinity. The fragrance adds to his attraction and his physical appearance backs him up on it. The blazer with the white collared shirt shows he is a man with class and he knows what he’s doing in a situation dealing with women. The clean cut with light facial hair shows his hygiene. It makes him look older but young at the same time. Men who are fully bearded are generally perceived to be more masculine in appearance. The fact that he had some, suggested the masculinity but since it was not full, the man still had a sense of youth and makes him attractive to the woman which is a plus because it further enhances his manliness.

Another good aspect in this ad that shows masculinity is the way the woman is reacting toward the man. The woman’s face is expressed in a way where she’s having some sort of sexual dream. With her eyes closed, and her lips being puckered. It seems she’s in complete thought with the man. The ad suggests that woman play a role in determining what is attractive as it pertains to masculinity. It shows the woman as she reacts to the man’s attraction factors, which include looks and smell. The man having the factors with physical appearance and now with the sense of smell attracts the woman more to him almost if it was an equation of 1+1=2. In other words, having this enhancement makes it feel integrated which brings to the next point of being in control.

The last aspect we’re going to get into is how the man in the ad is holding the woman in it. Both the man and woman appear to be standing and leaning against the wall. The woman’s posture seems to be reacting toward the man holding her waist and pulling her close to him. The man has a slight lean toward the woman as if is going to kiss her but with a firm look upon his face. This shows dominance, control, and power from within. The fact that he’s looking at her and only her instead of looking at the camera shows the faithfulness, authority, and supremacy from his personality. He’s not saying “Look at me, you know you want this”, at other people. Better yet, “She’s mine, and because I’m wearing this fragrance it’s enhancing my factors.”

While taking into consideration of the supporting points in the ad which are physical appearances from the man and woman, the reaction of the woman towards the man, and the man’s reaction towards the woman, it makes it an important aspect for men and how it promotes their masculinity.