Theodore Roosevelt once said, “We need the iron qualities that go with true manhood. We need the positive virtues of resolve, courage, indomitable will, the power to do without diminishing the hard work that must always be done” (qtd. in Art of Manlies). Resolution, courage, will, power and determination, these are all qualities that society has determined a "real man" must possess. They shaped what, throughout time, has been accepted as the enduring image of manhood: an image of dominance, invulnerability and vigor. Men have chosen to pursue this vision of what they should be and have pushed women aside in this journey. As Clive Emsly explained in The Old Bailey Proceedings, in the eighteenth century, men were seen as the stronger sex. They were expected to be tougher, both physically and emotionally, to have determination and will. Men were supposed to be logical and erudite thinkers, they were supposed to dominate their families and provide for their families. In the nineteenth century, historians argue that even as women began to experience greater freedom in the workplace, they were still socially confined. Men were still expected to lead their families and be “breadwinners.” For many years, men have dominated almost every aspect of society. However, in recent decades, a movement known as feminism has emerged. The feminist movement fought for women's rights to education and equality. Women wanted an opportunity to gain knowledge and freedom to seek adventure. In recent years, more than ever, the feminist movement has made great progress. It instigated a shift in gender roles and constructs, forever altering how society views women and men. Although feminist efforts have achieved great results, the movement has created...... middle of paper ......about and/or mental health issues. Likewise, some men see their mental health as a weakness and choose to suppress their illness; by doing so, worsening their condition. Much of society still chooses to ignore the fact that men are vulnerable. This could be the result of the influence of popular culture or the imposition of mass media but it is certainly a trend that has accompanied society for too long. The world has evolved and has been able to change its view of women. Society has been able to accept femininity in the workplace. Why are men still expected to be an impenetrable force of fortitude and valor? Society should reevaluate and try to accept the weaknesses of men just as it has accepted the strengths of women. This is not a call for pity; it is a call for transformation. Humanity needs to reevaluate what it previously associated with true manhood, masculinity and progress.