We should support the changing of men’s traditional roles in our modern society. The definition of what it means to be a Man is being redefined, as is the role of women. Seeing that men are at the top of the food chain and historically are the heads of the households, there is a responsibility to conduct leadership in a method that would serve all involved, men, women, and children. Being of service is an important aspect of being a good leader. Good leadership can change and elevate a society with a perspective of honoring that society in a holistic way.
It is a privilege to be in a position of leadership as a man or a woman. The health and welfare of the community depends on strong, democratic efforts from an evolved and aware leader. As a leader, you must know the problems facing the society and use the privilege of leadership to solve the problems that could inherently weaken the society as a whole.
We must foster better awareness of the systemic problems of our society. Increasing awareness of the needs of the society and how individuals play a role in supporting the society are important factors. Self-awareness and character development are important factors in knowing your place of belonging, your important, supportive role to the society. Character is a core ingredient in being able to see and make more holistic approaches to living an honored life, a life of service. Our core sense of self comes from having a balanced, strong sense of character and personal humility.
Gender roles historically had a reason for being in place. The reason for it being in place was one of pure functionality. In a simpler time, we had simpler definitions of gender roles, but now gender is being defined by a modern need for shared power. Gender roles are the building blocks of family, community, and country. In building family, we should build a safe container of love and honor. The acts of support in building family include the fusion of loving yourself and the person you are caring for or loving.
In our modern society our needs are more holistic in nature, therefore the traditional roles of men and women are changing. There exist a sharing of family duties, economic responsibility in today’s modern world and the humility of our love must be in order. Having our love in order is a system of prioritizing the establishment of a tranquil sense of honoring the human spirit. I believe it entails developing a strong sense of service to our society aimed at celebrating the elevation of each member of the society.
To be of service is being in a relationship of support and respect. Being of service to our family, community and country means finding personal value in the act of being a supportive and environmentally aware entity of functional, agape love. Agape, functional love allows you to share power without losing power because the gifts we give are always given back to you. Agape love is an unconditional, universally given kind of love. Agape love is intentional love.
Allowing shared power creates new opportunities for all concerned. With each person within the system gaining the possibility of equal footing, it only enhances our society and produces an empowered, stronger society. Shared power operates under the assumption that all parties are in an honored agreement with the flow of power, the give and take of power, to strengthen the productiveness and the enhancements of the roles of the society. It allows us to take our He and She and turn it into a We.
With men becoming more active as fathers and women are increasing in numbers in the workplace, the shifting of power can only foster a deeper developmental awareness for using compassion and a deeper sense of learning how to share power. The society can only become stronger as a united whole with the cooperative agreement to commit to diplomatic, shared power and We can become an intentional state of We.
When men honor the abilities of women and their children they allow them to grow to become better people as human beings and it fosters self-awareness and a stronger sense of purpose. He supports the We.
When men stop being a part of maintaining a system which enslaves human beings to live in states of racism, sexism, and privileged oppression, He and We would have the privilege to share and create compassionate power.
When men begin to utilize a larger compassionate ear and heart we can begin to water a healthier society. Using compassion creates a sense of being more understanding and supportive as human being to all other living beings. Women respect the softening of men’s developing hearts because it allows She and He to become We.
Hope that women can retain their sense of compassion as they rise to positions of power, so She and We can stay in balanced power.
When men can honor their true worth by honoring their historical position of being first in line by making a contract to being human beings amongst other human beings, offering support. In doing so, it opens new doors of modern behavior that could create a sacred container of honor on the planet. He can support the She and the We.
With men being aware of the privilege of being at the top of the food chain is being in a state of paradox, you have power but don’t overstate your hand because of fear-based thoughts. Allow She to walk with He in equality.
When We respect the humanity of men and women, the expansion of gender roles in these modern times, We expand the ability of both parties to become facilitators of social change for equality and support of our developing modern society of He, She and We, without the silence of unproductive privilege.
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