I do indeed have a problem with the ostracism of men who do not cleanly fall into that category and by default, the ostracism of women who fit too comfortably among that side of the spectrum.
All this...so true. I love how your post calls our own stereotypes into question.
The children are leading the way, creating change by actively questioning what gender is, the fluid spectrum of it all. I’m quite a bit older than you and my generation seems to have our judgments firmly established about a ‘real man/woman’. How ridiculous.
I am thankful to be able to watch the shift of this way of thinking.
Having raised two boys to adulthood your article made me wonder...nurture? Nature? They are both men your friends would want to date (very masculine) although they had liberal parents. How much of that is our imprint? A discussion for another day perhaps!!
I love your introspection! It's very true...we definitely nurture men (and women) to have a firm perspective of what masculinity and femininity means. I'm curious to see where we land as a society as the younger generation(s) continue to question our thinking. Thank you so much for reading and so glad you enjoyed!
Great read! I've been 100% guilty of placing men and women in "traditional" gender role boxes in all aspects of life. Since moving to NY, I'm challenged to shift my thinking, especially in regard to men. It has been a very interesting shift.
It really is an interesting shift. I mean, we're all guilty and everything about society reinforces that traditional thinking. Thank you so much for reading and your kind words!
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All this...so true. I love how your post calls our own stereotypes into question.
The children are leading the way, creating change by actively questioning what gender is, the fluid spectrum of it all. I’m quite a bit older than you and my generation seems to have our judgments firmly established about a ‘real man/woman’. How ridiculous.
I am thankful to be able to watch the shift of this way of thinking.
Having raised two boys to adulthood your article made me wonder...nurture? Nature? They are both men your friends would want to date (very masculine) although they had liberal parents. How much of that is our imprint? A discussion for another day perhaps!!
Thanks for your enlightening article.
I love your introspection! It's very true...we definitely nurture men (and women) to have a firm perspective of what masculinity and femininity means. I'm curious to see where we land as a society as the younger generation(s) continue to question our thinking. Thank you so much for reading and so glad you enjoyed!
Great read! I've been 100% guilty of placing men and women in "traditional" gender role boxes in all aspects of life. Since moving to NY, I'm challenged to shift my thinking, especially in regard to men. It has been a very interesting shift.
It really is an interesting shift. I mean, we're all guilty and everything about society reinforces that traditional thinking. Thank you so much for reading and your kind words!