Summary

The article discusses the current public relations issue men are facing due to negative portrayals in media and society, suggesting a return to more positive, traditionally revered male archetypes.

Abstract

The author of the article reflects on the negative portrayal of men across various media platforms, noting a stark contrast to the historically respected and sacrificial image of men, epitomized by the figure of Christ. Upon returning to writing on Medium after a two-year hiatus, the author observes a trend of articles criticizing men of all backgrounds. The piece argues that the contemporary image of men, influenced by titles like 'Alpha' and 'Sigma', is not only unattractive but also counterproductive, contributing to a decline in societal perceptions of masculinity. The author suggests that this shift is unsexy and potentially linked to a rise in celibacy among women, as evidenced by a cited study. The article calls for men to reconnect with the positive archetypes of the past, implicitly those that emphasize service, sacrifice, and humility, as a means to improve their public image and relationships.

Opinions

The author believes that the historical image of men as loving, protective, and self-sacrificing has been supplanted by negative stereotypes.
There is a critique of modern masculine identities, such as 'Alpha' and 'Sigma', which are seen as childish and detrimental to how men are perceived.
The article posits that the current trends in masculine identity are not only unattractive but may also be contributing to a decrease in sexual and romantic relationships.
The author humorously suggests that men should look to the example of Jesus Christ as a model for positive masculinity, implying that this could improve their public relations problem.
The piece implies that the societal shift in the perception of men is not limited to online discourse but is permeating broader social consciousness.
There is a call to action for men to reassess their public personas and consider the impact of their self-declared titles on their attractiveness and societal roles.

Men are Having a Serious PR Problem

…Ya’ll better find your old PR Firm. lol!

I took a 2 year break from writing on Medium or any other platform pretty much.

When I returned to Medium…it was like “What the Almighty…?”

So many articles tearing apart men.

Black men, white men,

Big men, small men.

Fat men, thin men…even “in between” men.

Damn, why ya’ll getting dissed so badly? And more importantly, what can you do to fix it?

Men have been the top dogs for at least 2000.

So what is it about the image of Men that made them so successful for so long?

While a lot of ya’ll want to poo-poo and talk ill about religion, particularly Christianity, one thing religion has done for me is it put an image of what a good man is supposed to be inside of me.

Christ. A man who sacrifices himself for the woman he loves (the church) and saves the entire world.

So I grew up believing men would be loving and protective, putting their wife and kids' best interest before their own. Serving a higher purpose.

Unfortunately, I don’t see that happening. And it’s not that men aren’t doing it, it’s just the image of men has been maligned.

Behind closed doors, who knows what men are doing. They might be the greatest dads and husbands to their wives, but on the internet, in public, on television, and slowly, in human consciousness mens image is being changed to something negative.

Men seem to be fashioning themselves after cavemen and wild animals. They run around calling themselves weird titles, like they are little kids playing power rangers or something:

“I’m Alpha! I’m Sigma!”

“I’m Donetello! I’m Raphael! And together we are the Sigma Ranger Turtles! YEAH!”

I don’t know what is the point of these self declarations. You can call yourself whatever you want, it doesn’t mean the rest of the world has to see you like that. And none of these titles encourage good things in men.

Alpha encourages them to be arrogant and domineering, beta tells men they are weak and only useful to be husbands and fathers (which shouldn’t be a bad thing? But they make it a bad thing somehow).

These new images of men are not getting us anywhere. First of all, they are not sexy…at all. I read a statistic that said 74 % of women are celibate and the study was done in 2018, so it might be worst now post Coronavirus.

I am not surprised. The Sigma rangers ain’t getting the kitty wet. If you’re dating a man who tells you all about how he’s an Alpha male (in seriousness), it makes him seem childish, and the last thing you want to do is have sex with him.

Just saying guys, maybe it’s time for you to get back in touch with your old image consultant.

Our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. lol.

Anyway, let me know what you think in the comments, and thanks for reading!!

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