The document discusses the social expectations for men according to Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice. It states that men like Mr. Bingley and Mr. Darcy are held up as exemplars, as they display gracious, polite, well-mannered behavior. These men are also loyal to their families. In contrast, characters like Mr. Collins and sometimes Mr. Bennet are ridiculed for lacking intelligence, social skills, and failing to properly care for their families.