It is not so surprising.
I heard from a news source on TV that men are so much into cosmetics nowadays. Aside from actors or the guys who work in the media, many males are now so much vain, or even vainer than females. There are some who spend in front of the mirror plucking or aligning eye brows and thickening them with pencil leads, wearing foundation to look whiter or brighter, and so on. They are called 'flower men.'--effeminate male beauty, but not necessarily gay. Moreover, these men reason out that wearing make ups could boost their confidence. They say that it is necessary for them to look pleasing for job advancements or for romance.
Factually, cosmetics were an important part of the lives of the male Egyptians in the ancient civilizations. Some men put on oil and creams to protect their skin in the desert. Yes, the 'rugged masculine' attitude were often seen with red ochre and henna to dye lips, cheeks and even fingernails. They were also into heavy eyeliner which believed to be good for eyesight.
Modern men, metrosexual men, flower men, effeminate males... they are now seen in the society. Does this mean that in the near future we will see make up or kits inside men's bags or pouches? Or, will men be sharing their girlfriend's make up kit?
On the other hand, there is still a large number who maintain the image of being 'traditional men.'
Is this a schism of 'manly-man' or masculinity?
1 comment:
seriously..... most men DO NOT put on make-up to impress women, but to out do other men. I don't think there's anything wrong with a little make up to enhance natural features, but when you cake it on and start looking like a clown, to me that just shows a lot of self-consciousness.
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