Page 54 - Character Types of the Unbelievers

CHARACTER-TYPES OF THE UNBELIEVERS
characters whose basic characteristics are formed by their families,
their community, living conditions and other such factors. We could
describe them briefly as follows:
Some men who have adopted for themselves a character oppo-

site to the type mentioned in the last section are called “henpecked”
in a society of ignorance. They do not have the kind of character ex-
pected by a society of ignorance, that is, a character that asserts its
own superiority; but are overly submissive and unable to stand up
for themselves. These individuals do not conform to the mould out-
lined for them according to the stereotype created by the society of
ignorance. Instead of being assertive, they prefer to be dominated

by others, and fail to display a strong personality. They are regarded
as weak and having no personality.
Another kind of character to be seen in a society of ignorance is
the “macho man.” These individuals believe that men are definitely
superior, and women are definitely inferior. They regard women as
men’s possessions, like any piece of merchandise, and decide when
they will treat them well, and when they should treat them badly.
They think that their boorish behavior, course manners and crude
language make them appear “masculine.” They are convinced that

it is someone like them that women want to marry, that their behav-
ior makes them attractive.
In a society of ignorance, there is also a male character type
called the “party animals.” Their favorite entertainment is hanging
around in bars, drinking too much and carousing. They do the same
thing almost every night, with their regular group of friends, who
share the same erroneous outlook. The reason why they are called

“party animals” in a society of ignorance is because they are always

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