Family and wealth, not sex, the mark of a macho man
Malaysian men rate sex and romance lowly when it comes to masculinity. To them, manhood means having a good job, taking care of the family and ensuring enough money.
On the upside, Malaysian men are good providers with family as their priority.
Family and money – next to good jobs – are their top concerns and the main defining facets of their manhood – 24% of them rate having a good job as the most important thing in being a “man”.
Chartered psychologist with the Health Research Development Unit at the Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Malaya, Prof Dr Sarinah Low Abdullah, said this attitude is conditioned by society.
“Masculinity is very much influenced by socio-demographic parameters. A part of male personality is not to show emotions. For most men, their sense of self, sexual desire and behaviour are related to their sense of power, respect and success,”
http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2008/2/17/nation/20358566&sec=nation
I agreed with the survey. Malaysian men are more conservative in terms of expressing their feelings. In another words, Malaysian men are not romantic as they don't show their feelings nor emotions openly. But that doesn't mean they don't care.
Malaysian men are often being labelled as egoistic , male chauvinist....etc because men don't show their love transparently. I think Malaysian men should at least emulate their counterparts in Japan, Taiwan or Korea....coz they really do emphasize of proving their love openly.
However, things are gradually changing. For example, the recent RM54K wedding proposal by a young guy to his sweetheart says otherwise....a handful Msian guys dare to express their 'romantic nature' in public. But this kind of event rarely happen.....!
Any response...my dear friends pertaining to this issue..?
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