The Metrosexual Male

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This paper defines and reviews the metrosexual male. According to the paper, a metrosexual male is a man who is narcissistic in nature and loves his urban lifestyle. The paper further reports that any urban male of any sexual orientation who spends a lot of time and money on his appearance and lifestyle is known as a metrosexual.

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Introduction
Metrosexual
Conclusion

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"This new market has prompted fashion chains to launching men only ranges in order to cater to their needs. It has also prompted men's magazines to devote more space to male fashion so that they can get more ad revenue. The market for male fashion, skin care and vanity has matured to include men of all sexualities and is a far cry from the state it was in twenty years ago when it was only thought of catering to the gay market. The ultimate metrosexual icon is David Beckham who is solely responsible for changing male behavior. Experts believe that Beckham has broken the boundaries of the masculine code and has experimented with clothes which men would not dare wear. He has posed for a number of gay magazines wearing sarongs and nail polish. It is not a big deal for him to be admired by both men and women. "

Sample of Sources Used:

• Lorenzen, Lisa A., Frederick G. Grieve, and Adrian Thomas. "Exposure to Muscular Male Models Decreases Men's Body Satisfaction." Sex Roles: A Journal of Research (2004): 743+.
• Khanna, Parag. "The Metrosexual Superpower: The Stylish European Union Struts Past the Bumbling United States on the Catwalk of Global Diplomacy." Foreign Policy July-Aug. (2004): 66+
• Crane, Diana. Fashion and its Social Agendas: Class, Gender, and Identity in Clothing. Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 2000
• Simpson, Mark. Meet the Metrosexual. 22 July 2002. <http://archive.salon.com/ent/feature/2002/07/22/metrosexual/

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