Metrosexual

This essay was boring to me since it brought no new information to my attention. I am quite aware that metrosexuals are becoming far more common and socially accepted than in the 90's. I admire these men for being brave enough to accept their feminine sides and take criticism by homophobes who are intimidated by the concept of straight men acting out of the box. Technically, straight men should have an infinite range of behaviors more commonly associated with females, but we are socialized since birth to act in a very narrowed and specific way.

It is interesting to me how words come about as well. Words become part of the English language when the general population accepts them, understands the meaning and symbolism of the word and commonly uses it. New words are made when new concepts and ideas come about that we have never seen before and a need arises. Before, metrosexuals were labeled as "gay" which was offensive to them. They think straight men should be able to groom themselves without changing their sexual orientation. There has been a huge increase in the number of men coming out as metrosexuals and even previously straight men beginning to adopt this new life style. "Metrosexual" is now a common term that almost all people know and use. In the past decade, this new way of being has become extremely popular.

I wonder if metrosexualism will continue to grow and if one day all men will take more care with their appearance and break the social stereotype in the ways men should behave.