What does it mean to be a man
Toad
Registrant
In western society men and women are only allowed to have half of the human emotions.
Anger is for men. Empathy is for women.
But most of us naturally have all of these traits in some form or another. But our culture shames both genders into sticking to your side of the emotions. Or if you show the other traits you must be gay.
I reject this. You can be "soft", loving, kind, empathetic, not dominant, art loving, gentle, non athletic and still be a "man". And it doesn't say a thing about who you are attracted too. On the ranch some bulls are aggressive and some are "Ferdinand's" gentle ones. Some cows can be aggressive wanting to keep you away.
We do much harm trying to put people into boxes and only allowing half of all of human emotions.
From an internet search on Masculine and Feminine traits...
"Masculine traits"
Assertiveness
Industriousness
More interested in abstract ideas and concepts. (Facts over feels)
Strength
Courage
Independence
Violence
Protectiveness
Competitiveness
Sexual appetite
Passion
Confidence
Decisiveness
"Feminine traits"
affectionate
compassionate
gentle
loyal
sensitive
shy
softspoken
sympathetic
Tender
Warm
Understanding
Anger is for men. Empathy is for women.
But most of us naturally have all of these traits in some form or another. But our culture shames both genders into sticking to your side of the emotions. Or if you show the other traits you must be gay.
I reject this. You can be "soft", loving, kind, empathetic, not dominant, art loving, gentle, non athletic and still be a "man". And it doesn't say a thing about who you are attracted too. On the ranch some bulls are aggressive and some are "Ferdinand's" gentle ones. Some cows can be aggressive wanting to keep you away.
We do much harm trying to put people into boxes and only allowing half of all of human emotions.
From an internet search on Masculine and Feminine traits...
"Masculine traits"
Assertiveness
Industriousness
More interested in abstract ideas and concepts. (Facts over feels)
Strength
Courage
Independence
Violence
Protectiveness
Competitiveness
Sexual appetite
Passion
Confidence
Decisiveness
"Feminine traits"
affectionate
compassionate
gentle
loyal
sensitive
shy
softspoken
sympathetic
Tender
Warm
Understanding