"Contesting Masculinity's Makeover" was one of our more recent readings, and in the reading the argument is that over the years the image of a successful and wealthy man has changed. I agree with this theory to a certain extent. Like all theories, there are exceptions, and this theory is no different. Chuck Norris is seen as the ultimate manly man and the quintessential figure to describe masculinity. He also is a well known celebrity, whether it is because of jokes oriented towards him or because of his career as an actor. Yet his appearance, as evident in the above picture, is not the stereotypical look of a wealthy successful man. It is simply an exception to this new rule and trend that has become wide spread in our society.
chuck norris is the ultimate manly man? really? where have I been?
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