Stick Em' Up and Meet My Demands

In Race, Ethnic, and Gender Group Relations we discussed masculinity today (I can only hope femininity receives the same in depth conversation in the future and if not I call sexism sir!). Well the class came up with a list of things that they believe comprise masculinity. I think they're all ridiculous, my demands are much less extreme...

1. Endures physical pain without complaint > Ok yeah to some extent, but I would be annoyed if a girl freaked if she stubbed her toe too... And if breaks his leg without flinching I'd be worried for his sanity, not impressed. 

2. Does heavy lifting > Yeah I support this one, but I'm very tiny,  I need someone who can lift things...

3. Doesn't show emotion > Why would I want someone who can't show me how he feels about me? 

4. Is in charge > Haha yeah that's not going to work...

5. Doesn't cry > If his dog dies and he doesn't shed a tear I'll suspect insanity not masculinity... 

6. Wears blue > I do like blue, but it's no necessity.

7. Must be breadwinner > If I could find a job where I made more than my husband I would be totally cool with it and I would hope that he would be as well.

8. Interest in weaponry (guns) > That would just make me nervous...

9. Lustful, promiscuous > This is obviously bad, just no good...