If feminists had their way, would men look and behave like this man?

Question

We often discuss how many feminists have led us to the feminization of America, and have done a great deal of feminizing boys as they grow up.

Many feminists argue that there are no inherent differences between men and women, and that gender is just a "social construct". Anyone with common sense knows this is a politically-correct lie.

Many feminists advocate that men should strongly embrace femininity, and women should strongly embrace masculinity.

I've provided three pictures of a gentleman doing an honest job of loading pallets on to a truck. He was just going about his business, doing the normal routine of his work. Men that drive trucks or work with trucks is traditionally viewed as being a "masculine" occupation.

Is this a feminist's dream of how men should look...?

http://i3.tinypic.com/4z1fkat.jpg

It's no surprise that many feminist women are tomboys and/or butch, that dress and act like men. However, many feminists will disagree and say that there is "no such thing as acting or dressing like a man", because afterall, gender is just a "social construct", and men and women are exactly the same, right?

Devil's Advocette: If the person in the photo is a woman, then that is one of the ugliest women I've ever seen. Almost as ugly as some of the women Happy Snappy posted pics of, of course. What kind of a woman does physical jobs like loading pallets, and plus she had male-pattern baldness. Women lose their hair, but not in the same way men do.

Priscilla: Although I disagree with you, I do see your point and appreciate that spoke your mind without resorting to name-calling, like a lot of feminists here do.

Answer 1

Feminism has nothing to do with feminization, transexualism or transvetitism.
If a man wants to wear a dress to work then thats his decision, has nothing to do with women or their opinion of men

Answer 2

The right to be a decent human being. The right to have respect. If you want to stay at home and raise the kids (and thereby putting up with a poor pension) that's up to you and your family. I dont' believe that anyone should have to stay a virgin (that is from a religious point of view, not a feminist one) and I don't believe you should be available for sex. You have the right to assert yourself. I think you should do everything in your power to make your marriage work - which includes developing the willpower not to cheat or be abusive. Most men I know do not take a proactive step when their are cracks in the marriage. Yes, you should be a perfect 10 in looks. Definitely. And yes, you should be able to make gourmet meals, etc etc. You have the right to be treated as a decent human being. What other rights do you want?

Answer 3

Now, you know I do, in fact, like slightly more feminine men. But no, I do not particularly desire to see this. I don't have a problem with it, I just don't think it's really any of my business what anyone else is wearing.

However, I do admire the guy pictured for living his life how he wants. That's probably not easy. I WOULD like to live in a culture where people could dress how they wish without fear of being ostracized or verbally abused.

I have never said there are no inherent differences between men and women. I do believe that much of what makes up the gender roles in our culture is a social construct, but certainly not all. However, wardrobe is certainly something I would consider to be part of the social construct.

Answer 4

Quote : "Many feminists argue that there are no inherent differences between men and women, and that gender is just a "social construct". Anyone with common sense knows this is a politically-correct lie."

The EXPRESSION of gender is a "social construct" , just as the expression of nationality is a "social constuct" .That is to say that many expressions of gender are based on the natural differences between genders . For instance many better restaurants ( even in NYC ) in the 60's required women to wear skirts or dresses . In America the wearing of skirts / dresses was a gender difference which was based on social concepts based many years ago and those were based on physical gender diferences . Womens make-up was based on the desire of women to compete for males who are naturally more visually stimulated in sexual attraction than women , whereas women were more attracted to signs of power so that they would be better taken care of by their mate . But society is changing this balance of economic power so more men are using cosmetics . But women and men will still desire to use items that emphasize their natural gender difference . For instance women will still pad their bras or wear high heels to show the curve of the leg .

Answer 5

A man who is sensitive is not "in touch with his feminine side". Men are not like ying-yang having both sides of something. Men are men Period. When a man is sensitive and caring he is being more in touch with his manliness. Saying that sensitivity is a female treat is paraphrased misandry. Same goes the other way around when women are more "tomboyish".

Answer 6

I think its a conflict in the female id. If we (men)acted the way they "say" they want us to act, they would never be attracted to us. I think there is a strong attraction inside the woman to the something uncontrollable in a man. Maybe feminism is just a test to see if we'll go along with it. If we're compliant, they say "NEXT".

Answer 7

that photo made my stomach turn. I like men. I mean rude , cursing, beer drinking ;haven't shaved in days; drag me back the cave by the hair -men. but I fail to see what that has to do with wanting things like reproductive rights and equal pay for equal work.

Answer 8

LOL! You're funny. No. And I'm not sure what a feminist is. All I know is that men hate them. But men still tell me how much they make to try and get a date with me. I don't think men have changed much at all, except they have become less committed in relationships. That's nobody's choice or fault other than their own.

Answer 9

There are SOME inherent differences between men and women, but there has never been any evidence that women "naturally" prefer to stay home with the kids and men "naturally" prefer to work. And, yes, both men and women should embrace their feminine and masculine sides, respectively. It isn't healthy to drift to either extreme.

There is an item of men's clothing known as a Utilikilt that has supposedly become quite popular in Seattle. They have an ongoing commercial contest which I'm planning to enter. They are very masculine and need not be worn with pantyhose and heels.

http://www.utilikilts.com

Answer 10

They want us to be social construct defuncts.
I think a man wearing a collar would be a better visual example to your argument.

Answer 11

One thing I can say is that the women will behave like men which is utterly disgusting and cannot imagine that change.