2007-08-07 08:06:37 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Social Science ➔ Gender Studies
Or "Feminine"
2007-08-07 08:08:12 · update #1
Its not what they call me, it is what they mean by it. If I'm doing something girly, and they call me that, I suppose it is a compliment. I personally admire femininity a great deal in women, and don't feel it is an insult in men, I just don't have much femininity at all.
2007-08-07 08:18:50 · answer #1 · answered by Steve C 7 · 6⤊ 0⤋
Unless it was someone they knew was teasing, most men would be insulted if someone called them "girly". There would be no reason to call a man that unless it was meant as a tease or an insult. If someone told me I was getting in touch with my feminine side, I would not view that as an insult. I can admire and respect women and what they, as a gender, can bring to the world. But I have a masculine identity and I am proud of that aspect of myself as much as any other. So, for me, "girly" would be insulting. Probably along the same line as a woman being called manly.
2007-08-07 17:34:09 · answer #2 · answered by c'mon, cliffy 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I doubt it, but mostly because I don't think anyone has called me girly without it being obvious that they were joking. I can't picture someone saying it to me as a serious insult because my physical traits are all pretty masculine, and I'm pretty rough around the edges. If I were a more feminine type of man, then I may get offended. The only way I can picture someone calling me girly is if I were being kind or considerate to someone (for example passing up a night with the boys to stay in the with a girlfriend or going out of my way to do something so I don't hurt someone's feelings). More than likely the insult for these would be "puss-y," but if you're a guy and think that being considerate of others feelings and spending time with a girl you care about makes me a pussy, then you're welcome to step in the ring with me for a few rounds. You'll change your mind.
2007-08-07 17:14:03 · answer #3 · answered by Jim Baw 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
I was more embarrassed than insulted when people called me girly after I lost a bet to the cheerleaders at my school and I had to do a cheer in a uniform!
2007-08-07 15:12:54 · answer #4 · answered by Mike H 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
i seem to be more insulted when someone calls me girly than if they call me manly!! 0.o all my friends are boys so it just makes me feel like i fit in more!!
2007-08-07 18:00:46 · answer #5 · answered by NOVA 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I become insulted women someone calls me "Girly", they should be insulted when someone calls them "Manly". If not we have to work extra hard to make it happen.
2007-08-07 15:09:59 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 4⤋
I'm alot more offended if someone called me manly, haha.
2007-08-08 04:23:54 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO! Never
2007-08-08 00:25:41 · answer #8 · answered by Bluebird 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋