I find this fascinating. This is the third writing I’ve read about men struggling with masculinity. Does it make you wonder if gender rolls are stifling us?
I have a hard time embracing the “them” community, but they’ve got an interesting point.
We’re born of a mom and dad. It seems right to think we’re part both of them. For instance, when a super tall, super masculine man marries a petite, feminine beauty and he’s shocked to bear a tiny son, why? We’re the products of both parents. Why aren’t we expected to act like a little of both?
I don’t think our pronouns need to change, just our societal expectations.
I’m a bit masculine for a girl. My husband’s a bit feminine for a man, but we’re straight and very attracted to one another. I wish that was more mainstream.
I find this fascinating. This is the third writing I’ve read about men struggling with masculinity. Does it make you wonder if gender rolls are stifling us?
I have a hard time embracing the “them” community, but they’ve got an interesting point.
We’re born of a mom and dad. It seems right to think we’re part both of them. For instance, when a super tall, super masculine man marries a petite, feminine beauty and he’s shocked to bear a tiny son, why? We’re the products of both parents. Why aren’t we expected to act like a little of both?
I don’t think our pronouns need to change, just our societal expectations.
I’m a bit masculine for a girl. My husband’s a bit feminine for a man, but we’re straight and very attracted to one another. I wish that was more mainstream.
I hadn’t thought it about from a gender roles perspective, but it it’s an interesting thought!
I’m glad you and your husband found good matches for yourselves haha!
What are your thoughts regarding how sexuality ties into the search for masculinity?