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2006-08-13 05:15:47 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
There is a great book that addresses what it means to be a woman. It's considered Sci Fi - "I will Fear no Evil" by Robert Heinlein.
I love that book and feel it rings very true. A woman is all things to a wide variety of people. A dutiful daughter who understands that family harmony is more important often than being right. A good friend who will listen to your trouble and help you find courage to try new things. A mate that can be an excellent partner (and subtlely instructive) by day and a vixen by night. A mother that is loving and forgiving and gentle. And in the end a daughter who can nuture and care for her parents as they leave her with the responsibility of closing their affairs.
A woman must be strong and gentle, caring and cunning, loving and protective, in control while appearing to be submissive. A teacher and a student - and lovely all the while. I am not sure I have answered the question of Feminity - but I have always thought it was more important to act like a gentleman more than a lady.
Peace!
2006-08-13 05:26:12 · answer #1 · answered by carole 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hmmm......a good one Lola! Me being a guy this is kind of tough but I'll try :)
My definition of Feminity would be that which is receptive and open. It's a certain delicateness and softness--which unfortunately throughout the centuries has been seen as weakness. Mostly females as being seen this way.
Feminity are qualities: it's having the qualities of wonder, receptivity, openness, trust, love, a deep surrender. A letting go in the face of this Mystery.
It's not the opposite of masculinity but a complimentary part of it. Both aspects compliment each other.
Feminine qualities are the doorway to the Divine.
2006-08-13 14:25:37 · answer #2 · answered by .. 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Femininity comprises the physical and mental attributes associated with the female sex and is partly culturally determined. Some of these attributes can be traced to the female reproductive role. Others are rooted in the socialization of a girl's early development and adjusted throughout adulthood by picking up or reacting to societal cues. Feminine characteristics are sometimes expressed through female gender roles, which can vary between societies and eras.
2006-08-17 23:50:26 · answer #3 · answered by rashmi g 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that is tough define, femaleness I guess, some women can definitely exude more femininity than others, it's not the same as ladylike it's a confidence and even a happiness of being a woman.
2006-08-13 05:22:39 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
being able to give birth to a life. to be able to shower our unconditional love towards our children, being strong in mind & in body to look after the home, chldren & our career equally efficiantly, not to bow down to bad habit ( well most ofthe women resist these bad habits compared to men )such as smoking . drinking & adultry. i feel myself lucky to have born as a woman.
2006-08-17 23:19:12 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Femininity comprises all of the qualities of being a woman. Beauty, grace, warmth, gentle, compassion, and loving.
2006-08-13 05:19:52 · answer #6 · answered by WC 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I can write easily about machoism....
this is kinda challenging!
hmm....
innocence, desire, sensuality, sensitivity, fragileness...
motherhood describes feminism the best...
2006-08-18 02:51:58 · answer #7 · answered by . 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To enjoy being a woman~never even thinking once about what it would be like to be a man.(lol)
2006-08-13 05:18:11 · answer #8 · answered by MaryBeth 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Long hair.
2006-08-13 05:18:57 · answer #9 · answered by crapex 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
girly gurl and pink like Barbie dolls its stupid
2006-08-13 05:19:03 · answer #10 · answered by hy_tone 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋