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Masculinity and gender roles Name Institutional affiliation Masculinity among Working Amish, Black and White Americans Introduction Definition of a man is not as clear as that of a woman. A man is more than being male in almost all communities. However, in all communities, men are seen to provide the solutions to problems facing the community. Women, on the contrary, are viewed as followers. A man who is incapable of leading according to the standards of his community may be considered as not having transformed successfully from a boy to a man. Fathers and father figures assume the role of nurturing the boys on what is required to ensure that they transform smoothly. However, a problem arises when an individual lives among people who do not subscribe to the masculine definition of his or her community. Parents and educators need to teach about different perspectives of masculinity to avoid misunderstandings. Amish masculinity Males in Amish accept pain as part of their lives. Pain is not a good thing. However, overcoming pain makes one stronger. Therefore, men confront their pain rather than avoid, deny or hide their pain. Pain is seen as an agent of growth, converting boys to men. Therefore,