2006-08-04 05:13:48 · 4 answers · asked by Austin W 3 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
If they're not states, what are they?
2006-08-04 06:06:57 · update #1
The dictionary defines "masculinity" as "marked by qualities generally attributed to a man." A woman can be masculine; a man can be feminine. Therefore, they are states.
2006-08-04 06:29:20 · update #2
Depends what society you're coming from. While some parts of gender seem to just be innately "felt", there's a WHOLE lot more (in fact, the specific parts you seem to be referring to) that is completely arbitrary; this is, decided by society. I happen to think that describing a PERSON as being (or being in a state of) "masculine" or "feminine" is a radical oversimplification. So I don't really know if I can really answer your question except to say that if anyone TRULY fit the gender norms completely, I'd say that would probably suck.
To Zack: gender and sex are not synonymous; just wanted to let you know. Sex is the biological bit: what's between your legs or in your chromosome. Gender is...vastly more complex (granted, sex isn't as simple as people think it is; there ARE five chromosomal sexes), with psychological as well as social implications.
2006-08-04 07:09:08 · answer #1 · answered by Atropis 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is a type of sex, not a state. a state is an emotional condition that precedes and is preceded by other emotional states which vary from it either in degree or in type.
but if you meant to ask which gender feels better, how would any one ever know how it feels to be a member of the opposite sex?
2006-08-04 13:24:57 · answer #2 · answered by Zack 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think either state is "boring".
2006-08-04 12:23:19 · answer #3 · answered by nimbleminx 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Those are not states. You are an idiot.
2006-08-04 12:25:21 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋