Is it a macho thing?
2007-04-05 05:59:39 · 16 answers · asked by irish_pixie74 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
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Seriously, some men are intimidated by strong, successful women. I think it's because it makes them insecure of their own abilities. REAL men aren't affected in any way by a woman's success or lack thereof, they are secure in and of themselves.
Lots of men, though, have that age-old caveman way of thinking, that they should make more money and take care of wife and kids. And God forbid ever being bested by a woman in sports!
2007-04-05 06:10:26 · answer #1 · answered by .......... 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The question is a huge generalization, but there are valid aspects to it. Not ALL men are intimidated by successful women.
Perhaps the sense of intimidation comes from society's expectation that "the man" is supposed to "bring home the bacon" and support the family. This mindset doesn't necessarily work any more: women are working and supporting their families too. There are many stay-at-home dads who are helping raise children while their successful wives and/or partners have enriching careers.
2007-04-05 06:08:17 · answer #2 · answered by FuzzyKaos 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No; it's just that women tend to live longer.
Just Kidding!!
Women, or men, in a position of a higher income should not be judged as being more valuable.
Unfortunately, our society puts a monetary value on everything. Money = power. A woman may not appear to be intimidated, but jealousy is another form of being intimidated.
Our problem is covetousness. Do you agree?
2007-04-05 06:12:39 · answer #3 · answered by Xman 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is just an opinion but for myself, I like being the one who takes care of the woman in my life and keeps her from worrying about the bills and lets her relax. Her being more successful takes away that part of the relationship, and the man is no longer the Financial Knight in White Shining Armor.
2007-04-05 06:07:36 · answer #4 · answered by Traveller into the Unknown 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes. In recent history a man's role was traditionally one of the breadwinner and provider. Having a woman be more successful than them at this threatens their masculinity, the way they define themselves and a source of their self-esteem.
Not all men are threatened though, obviously.
2007-04-05 06:04:44 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think it has to do with the fact that traditionally men were the ones that worked and brought home the money. Now women are taking high paying jobs and can make more than their significant other.
2007-04-05 06:09:09 · answer #6 · answered by frozenpancake582 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Your question should read "Why are SOME men... etc.". I'm not intimidated by financially successful women at all - they can buy ME lunch! LOL!!!
2007-04-05 06:03:59 · answer #7 · answered by Paul Hxyz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not really. Guys are not intimidated unless the woman is coming across as a biotch.
2007-04-05 06:03:06 · answer #8 · answered by Sparkles 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not me I am attracted to successful women
2007-04-05 06:02:47 · answer #9 · answered by delmonticoman 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well some what. Its written in our DNA to be better than a woman. When you beat us we feel ashamed and hide our faces. Hey!! but i like a successful woman. I dont like lazy gold digger women. That's pretty much all Ive had!
2007-04-05 06:04:14 · answer #10 · answered by Thomas W 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋