Modern-Day Men - What Makes them Different

Earlier men preferred to take up roles and professions that helped them come across as ‘ideal men’ pursuing or practicing a few specific careers. That was the reason men mainly chose to become doctors, engineers, lawyers, pilots, or business owners. There were very few who decided to become designers, artists, dancers, writers or pursue other creative fields. A majority of the men often felt that taking up a creative job would make them look less masculine.

However, with changing times, today’s man has become more confident in pursuing alternative career options, doing whatever he is most inclined to. From becoming bloggers and stand-up comedians to fashion designers, bakers, writers, photographers, and dancers, modern-day men are working in all kinds of industries. Men pursuing off-beat career choices are now seen to be individuals with strong self-awareness and are treated with tremendous respect.

Earlier, most men, after reaching their 30s, lost motivation to take up any physical sports or activities, whether to maintain a good physique or for the sake of keeping the thrill alive. However, over the decades, men, even in their late 30’s and 40’s have started becoming conscious about looking fit and maintaining an ideal body figure. They want to look socially presentable to feel confident and lively, because of which they strive to get rid of any extra body fat. Not only this, they also want to engage in activities that help them feel younger and happier.

It is for this reason that men nowadays, despite their hectic work schedules, have their gym and exercise regimes in place. Men are increasingly joining Zumba, going trekking, participating in marathons to keep their body in good shape and to keep the adrenalin rushing in them.

Earlier, men used to be ridiculed if they cried or expressed any emotions openly. That is why men often felt insecure, letting their emotional personality come out in public. Even heterosexual men avoided sharing their actual orientation out of fear of facing rejection. However, with time, men have started coming out in society to express themselves emotionally. From celebrities to business owners and the common man, many are shunning the notion that sharing their insecurities or emotions openly will reduce their masculinity.

Many women, in response to this, have shared that men who now share their vulnerabilities without holding back are more trust-worthy and genuine than those who conceal emotions.

In the same vein, modern men now also admit that they are infallible, unlike the status lauded to them in the past. Whether it is owning up to bad investment or business decisions or admitting being an incompetent caretaker to their baby, many men today are breaking stereotypes, by keeping their pride aside to showcase their real emotional side. However, they balance their emotional side well by being practical just as much.

One of the most praiseworthy changes in men over the years is that now men no longer leave all the household chores to their female partners. Since many men are staying away from family during the initial years of their adult life, they are learning to carry out many tasks independently. Moreover, with the emergence of double income nuclear families, even married men are sharing responsibilities with their spouse for carrying out activities like cooking, cleaning, and ironing the clothes. This brings more equality in relationships, thus, helping in reducing burden.

This makes today’s men multi-taskers just like their female counterparts have always been, bringing out a different side of their personalities.

Now, a modern man’s planning or concern is not only limited to providing roti, kapda, and makaan to his dear ones but also stretches far into the unseen future. That is why he aims to offer his family greater security through the right personal financial planning. One way he can do this is by purchasing a term plan.

We at Axis Max Life offer term plans for the kind of men who know how securing their loved ones, even in their absence, is the best way to ensure their happiness. Opting for such a term plan also helps them in enjoying tax benefits and a sense of reassurance that upon their demise, their family shall receive a sum assured that will enable them to lead a decent life. A change in financial planning for millennials, irrespective of gender, is also underway as more young people understand how changing times call for new approaches.