Identify the key similarities and differences between “The Sturdy Oak,” “No Sissy Stuff,” and “Give ‘Em Hell” ideologies. Then provide an example of how each of these ideas shapes social interaction.
What will be an ideal response?
Varies. should explain Robert Brannon’s rules of manhood. “No Sissy Stuff” means
that men should not act feminine in any way or engage in any behavior deemed feminine. “The
Sturdy Oak” implies that men should not show emotion. Boys who cry are breaking both of these
rules. “Give ‘em Hell” dictates that real men exude an aura of “manly daring and aggression.” Male
athletes who play through an injury without showing pain exemplify the “Sturdy Oak” and “Give ‘em
Hell” mentality.
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