I mean seriously, masculinity currently is defined in media by folks like Matt Walsh, Ben Shapiro and Joe Rogan (and before them, Donald Trump and Bill O’Reilly).
That’s the thing. I can’t think of a single trait that is preferable for men to have but women not, or for that matter, vice versa.
I used to be a gender abolitionist, and the only reason I’m not is because I can see how much it means for trans folk to represent at the gender they identify with. (I also hypothesize that it’s similarly important for self-identified alpha-males, who just don’t feel masculine enough no matter how much they try.)
you choose how you define your masculinity.
That’s the thing. I can’t think of a single trait that is preferable for men to have but women not, or for that matter, vice versa.
I used to be a gender abolitionist, and the only reason I’m not is because I can see how much it means for trans folk to represent at the gender they identify with. (I also hypothesize that it’s similarly important for self-identified alpha-males, who just don’t feel masculine enough no matter how much they try.)
I prefer to think in terms of “mature adult vs petulant / immature” rather than in gender terms.
I happen to pee standing up, but so what?