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Levinson's theory of middle adulthood can also be considered the mid-life crisis. The four major conflicts are relating to a person getting older.

The third of the major conflict is being masculine versus being feminine. Masculine represents strength and feminine represents weakness. In the conflict of masculinity versus femininity, a man discovers that showing weakness is not necessarily feminine. An example of this would be for a man to show his feelings more in a relationship and to share his feelings when communicating with someone on a personal basis.

1) My question is regarding the masculinity versus femininity: showing emotions is considered a weakness? Why/why not?

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Levinson's theory of middle adulthood is examined.

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Males in our society have been taught that the showing of emotion is considered a weakness, especially if these emotions are of a strong nature such as those that involve crying, or the pleading for help. Individuals in our society and many other societies around the world are taught that ...

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