British satirist/journalist/writer Mark Simpson coined the term "Metrosexual" by combining metropolis and sexual in 1994 to describe a new and exotic species of man featured in Calvin Klein underwear ads ¡s not necessarily handsome but attractive, chiseled yet shapely, filthy rich but financially secure.
As the presence of women increased in men's social and working lives - as women's rights were belatedly recognized - men have changed the way they act. Men, some marketers believe, are changing because women demand their partners take greater effort with their appearance. If women can date well-built, well-disciplined, well-mannered, and well-spoken men, why get stuck with fat, sloppy, arrogant, and ignorant hogs!?
The feminist movement has been the biggest contributor to the men's market since it has developed. As women have pushed for equal rights, the success of that push has fundamentally altered the way men and women interact.
The workplace itself has changed for many men, too. As the proportion of white-collar workers grows, so does the tension of competition. To compete and stand out in today's business or social environment, not only must you be competent but eloquent and elegant.
The trendsetting male icons of the 21st century must combine the coercive strengths of Mars and the seductive wiles of Venus. Put simply, metrosexual men are muscular but suave, confident yet image-conscious, assertive yet clearly in touch with their feminine sides. A man who has a good taste, who loves art, who often takes good care of himself and his belongings, is self-assured in himself enough to express his feelings freely. He is emotionally sensitive & aware, verbal & communicative, physically fit & clean, and often mistaken for homosexuals in denial. Just consider Brad Pitt, Jude Law, George Clooney, Topher Grace, and British soccer star David Beckham.
You might be "metrosexual" if any of the following descriptions sounds like you:
1. You own 20 pairs of shoes, half a dozen pairs of sunglasses, just as many watches and you carry a man-purse.
2. You see a stylist instead of a barber.
3. You can make her lamb shanks and risotto for dinner and Eggs Benedict for breakfast... all from scratch.
4. You shave more than just your face. You also exfoliate and moisturize.
5. You would never, ever own a pickup truck.
6. You can't imagine a day without hair styling products.
7. You'd rather drink wine than beer... but you'll find out what estate and vintage first.
8. Despite being flattered (even proud) that gay guys hit on you, you still find the thought of actually getting intimate with another man truly repulsive.
A metrosexual takes pride in his appearance and is a gentleman in all manners of the definition. A metrosexual is a man that knows masculinity is not about being rude and dirty, but being well-dressed, well-groomed, well-mannered, well-cultured, and well-balanced. Men not of this stature commonly mock these characteristics due to their own insecurities and jealousies. Those who lack the capacity of civility, style, taste, discipline, and open-mindedness may have difficulty accepting the concept of metrosexual.
