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...