Is there a macho man myth in todays society?

        Men are in trouble in today's society. The question has sometimes been asked, is there a macho-man stereotype plaguing today's man?, an invisible boundary keeping men back, forcing them to conform with society's expectations. A stereotype ridiculing those who dare disobey the imaginary commandments they are set to follow. The purpose of this essay is to shed light on the fact that a macho-man stereotype does exist, and to discuss it's development into our society. …

…break free from stereotypes such as the macho-man myth, if even the basic elementary dictionary definition of masculinity is tainted with stereotypical views, "having qualities traditional ascribed to a man, as strength and boldness (Webster 833). I believe I have stated a creditable argument that in fact the macho-man myth is alive and well in today's society. And that the escape from such predetermined stereotypes is in the hands of our society, and our society alone.