Does the definition of a man

[Dana]

I know we've had this conversation a few times but never within this aspect. Does the definition of a man differ in different countries? Like what qualities a real man should have? I obviously know in different 3rd world countries the age a male is considered a man differs...

 

[HK]

Are we talking legally or socially?

I mean legally, it's generally down to age and mental capacity. If you're of sound mind and over the age of 18 then you're considered a man in most western countries.

Social opinion on what makes a 'real man' though can change between different towns, let alone different cultures!

 

[Rai Dimitri]

i.......DUNNO!

 

[pjbleek]

this is where a class in sociology would come in handy. I know you don't want to go to school....

 

[dkwrtw]

Yeah, the definition of "manly" definitely changes in different places.

 

[Alexis]

In the US, the general definition is when you're 18. I think it has less to do with age and more to do with maturity. Being a responsible person and facing the consequences of your actions make you an adult. I use the generic "Adult" for being a man. There are some people who are just 15 who behave like adults, and others who are over 30, and still live like children.

 

[Dana]

Socially just to clarify

 

[StripedCat]

Social opinion on what makes a 'real man' though can change between different towns, let alone different cultures!

...let alone different women. *g*

 

[Peter Parka]

I thought the definition of a man was some one with a cock and bollocks with hair growing on them, wherever you live in the world.:dunno