As cliche as it sounds , this picture is indeed worth more than a thousand words and the perfect Kodak moment. Considering our analyses of masculinity , where do we begin to unload the formations of masculinity in terms of body language, personality and of course the big message, presented in this picture. Nose rubbing is such a personal interaction almost intimate in many cultures and for me not the typical way to greet or show respect for someone , much less to be exhibited by an example of Hegemonic masculinity in that of Governor Martin O'Malley. The expression on his son's face further reiterates a "going outside of the box phenomenon" and how this is challenging social expectations. In same token , I applaud the respect and the reverence shown for the Dalai Lama Check out the link below for the article
http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/md-politics/omalley-rubs-noses-with-the-dalai-lama--literally/2013/05/07/c3c32d96-b746-11e2-aa9e-a02b765ff0ea_story.html
Beaming with joy at this post! Thank you~ I cannot emphasize more how revolutionary our bodies can be. Not to say that this particular nose rub will change the world, but yes - it means something to use your body differently as a man in public to show respect and affection. The more the better, I say.
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