What is a Man?

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This paper explains that, many years ago, it was clear that men would be the sole source of income, the head of the family and his word was law; however, men have long since evolved from this clearly defined role. The author points out that men ,as hunters and protectors who crave power and acceptance, were born with a completely different job description than women. The paper concludes that, even though it might appear that men are pretty simple to understand, women's tendencies to over-analyze men's actions might inhibit the ability to actually fully understand them.

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"Men know dating is a numbers game. They often come up with various ways in collecting numbers and seeing who can hookup with most girls in a certain amount of time. They like to take the initiative. With this being said, they have a sense of power when they make and instigate moves and conversations. Men don't respond well to guilt at all. They don't like nags either. If they like you, they will call you. If not, let it be. They like to have their egos stroked; this boosts their self-esteem and enlarges their heads. They are also opinionated."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Pease, Barbara and Allan. Why Men Don't Have a Clue and Women Always Need More Shoes. New York, NY: Broadway Books Inc. 2004.
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