高考英语《流行话题 语境识词 4500》Unit 93 Metrosexual Man素材Unit 93 Metrosexual Man If you haven't heard the term yet, one of the hottest buzzwords in the media today is "metrosexual". Arnold Schwarznegger is a metrosexual -- as are Brad Pitt, and soccer superstar David Beckham. And some social observers believe it's just a matter of time until "metrosexual" becomes part of the English vocabulary -- and perhaps one day a description of the average urban male's lifestyle. But what exactly is a metrosexual? The most widely accepted definition is the following: an urban male with a strong aesthetic sense, who spends a great deal of time and money on his appearance and lifestyle. Proponents might describe them as "heterosexual males, who are secure in their masculinity, and take personal responsibility for their appearance." While critics might call them "self-obsessed men who will go to any lengths in the name of vanity." While this is a debate that will undoubt edly continue for many years to come, it brings to light an issue that clearly needs to be addressed in this age of changing views on masculinity. For example, while no one blinks an ey e when a woman watches her weitht, buys designer clothes, or takes care of h er skin, it can be perceived as a negative thing for a man; as if somehow less masculine. If a man were to try and accommodate both sides of the fence, that is, emulate the idea lized men in the media, while avoiding an y time spent on his appearance (to prove his masculinity), he'd soon realize it was a no-win situation. So, how does the average male discern what's acceptable amidst the mixed signals of our culture? The answer lies within each man's comfort zone,...
