Since the beginning of time, the average man has been taught to follow a few simple rules. Whether it be a grandfather, father, or friend, these specific “laws” have become imprinted in the brains of males across the world. If one doesn’t follow these simple rules, then one is not complying to the rules of masculinity. Is a man not supposed to allow himself to have feelings? According to sociologist Michael Kimmel’s “Bros Before Hos’: The Guy Code,” and journalist Laurie Penny’s “Cybersexism,” the simple answer is yes because they are taught to only think for themselves. For years, women have been harassed on the streets, in stores, and on campuses by men who are wanting attention; however, the internet has now also become a haven for these “creatures” to thrive on harassing women. Women have felt assaulted, ashamed, and scared for their lives…show more content… Nevertheless, women have become aware of these ways and demand change. With the help of the internet, women have started campaigns across the world to bring women to power and also end misogyny on the Internet and other social media platforms. If these women become successful and thrive, then men will have no choice but to change the way they think, act and behave around women. The reasoning behind the guy code may not be visible at first glance, but with further inspection, one can be surprised by the results that arise. For instance, one is taught to believe that men are out to impress the woman in their lives, but, they are actually out to impress the men that surround them. In the essay “Bros before Hos: The Guy Code,” sociologist Michael Kimmel argues that most men are out to impress their buddies, peers, friends, or
