This paper takes a look into the lives of three males breaking out of their gender
             stereotyped roles in society. These males avoid the boundaries traditional thinking has tried to impose on them and embark on their own as what they like to call "pioneers in the men's equality movement."
             First off, this paper will introduce the three "pioneers"; changing only their names for the sake of privacy--per request. Subject 1--Arnold, is a househusband of four years. He is raising 2 children, is responsible for housework and care giving, as well as maintaining the overall balance of the home environment while his wife works. Subject 2--Dale, is a receptionist for a female dentist. Subject 3--Howie, is a "nanny". He is responsible for maintaining the day care activities of toddler to school aged children in a reputable after school program.
             These three men all feel they have faced much adversity in reaching their levels of functioning within society. Claiming that they have been subject to harassment, illusions, and general disgust due to the fact of the position they play within their societies, these men admit to wanting to give up and conform to more traditional roles at times.
             Arnold states that once he was married and agreed to be the stay-at-home dad he began to lose friends based on the mentality "since his wife wore the pants he must wear the skirt". Arnold states that the lack of male companionship began to negatively affect him. He started to have issues of self esteem which almost caused him to resent his children and wife. He admitted that he checked into family counseling where he met other househusbands and learned that there are many in his situation. Arnold stated that he now "goes out with the guys" again, only now it is the "Daddy and Me" group instead of the former friends trying to inflict a sheltered mentality on him.
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