To discuss
The article "12 Things Truly Mature Men Don't Do" presupposes certain values and goals, each of which may not be problematic in and of itself but when taken together comprise a picture of the All-American man that overgeneralizes his characteristics and isn't inclusive of other definitions of manliness. It is peppered with phrases like "settling down with a beautiful woman" (which, I may add, is sexist in and of itself--is her appearance her primary value?) and "men are known for not being in touch with their emotions".
One thing I also found interesting was the presupposition that men in general have a "wild-oats" time period where it's all about partying and booze. Nearly every entry begins with a generalization of "how men are" until they "mature."
I wondered if others felt the same way about this article, so I perused a portion of the reader comments. One Top Commenter noted that the characteristics of this composite mature man follow the Myers-Briggs INFP. The website 16personalities explains the INFP type, who makes up an approximate 4% of the population, is guided by principles and holds honor, beauty, and morality in high esteem. William Shakespeare and Frodo Baggins are listed as historical and fictional examples of this personality type.
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Parks and Rec "Pyramid of Greatness"
