What are your definitions of "man" and "woman?"
My definition of a man and a woman are pretty simple. I find the differences to just be parts of human anatomy basically.
Are there any specific gender roles that you think should be there? Are there any you wish did not exist?
I dont really think there are specific ones that should be present.
Do you conform to the society's gender expectations? Is there anything you do that is not usually associated with your gender? If you do conform, is it more because society expects you to or because you identify with the expectations?
I dont really find myself questioning the things I do related to my gender. I find the things I do to just be something of nature.
A lot of the time when it's socially acceptable for a man to expose his chest, a woman has to cover hers. Yet when it is socially acceptable for a woman to show her legs, arms, and cleavage (think dresses), the same is not acceptable for a man. What are your thoughts about these two situations?
I find all of these to be ironic, in all honesty. However, it seems to be the norm from ages ago, therefore, it makes sense that we still accept it that way. I dont really see a society that would be totally acceptant of men wearing dresses on a regular basis or women walking with exposed chests, and although that is a double standard, I feel like thats just a norm that most of society has come to accept.
In many cases, women and girls are encouraged to embrace their masculine side, while feminine men and boys are looked down upon by society. What do you think about this? Why do you think femininity is seen as less than masculinity? How does this relate to discrimination in the workplace?
I find this to be unfair because I think that each person should be allowed to embrace any part of themselves that they want to, even if thats not exactly the status quo. I feel like women have always been seen as less superior dating back to even the Middle Ages, therefore when a man is seen to be more feminine, he is seen as “inferior”. Even when a man who is straight dresses in a different way, people view that to be weird or abnormal. I see this around sometimes; people judge a boy/man for wearing nicer clothing (like rolling up their jeans, sperry’s, button downs, even the color pink) , and frankly, I think its stupid. Although dressing doesn’t really create discrimination at work, I find the whole issue of women being inferior to men to be present, regarding the issues of less pay for women in comparison to men. I think that it is pointless and there is nothing to justify this. Women and men are equal, and that is that.
Is it important to make the world a more welcoming place for gender nonconforming people? If so, how can this be done?
I think that everyone deserves to be able to live comfortably in whichever way they please. People should be allowed to dress how they want and shouldn’t feel obligated to label themselves as anything. I think its important for people to not judge others and be welcoming to new ideas. Although judgements are inevitable, as it is just part of being human, people should see themselves in another person’s position.
Is there anything else you would like to add?
No but this was a nice topic.
