What are your definitions of "man" and "woman?"
I don't think that I really have set definitions for "man" and "woman." I guess when I think of the difference between the two, I think about differences in their physiques; meaning guys are more likely to be stronger than girls, etc.
Are there any specific gender roles that you think should be there? Are there any you wish did not exist?
Personally I don't think there should be any specified gender roles. Regardless of whether you're a guy or girl you should be free to do whatever you would like. But, because of society there are stereotypical gender roles. For instance, it'd be more likely to see a woman as a nurse, and a man as a construction worker. It's the whole femininity versus masculinity thing.
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?
Do I conform to the society's gender expectations, you ask. Erm, I guess not really. If I want to do something, I will. Sometimes it is believed that only males play video games, but I do. I do think that males are mostly taller and stronger than females though, because of how we are biologically.
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?
To be honest I have never really thought about that. I mean, I suppose an example would be in a swimming environment. Males expose their chests, while a woman has to cover hers'. I think it's more of a personal decision. If you'd like, you could wear a more showy bathing suit (women), but some decide to cover up. Others try to show more cleavage. As for situation two, I think it would also depend on the individual and the time. A male, if they chose, could expose more of their arms or legs but it depends on the time and how they feel personally.
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?
In particular, I think more feminine males are subjected to more negative treatment. Most often, sexual orientation is brought into this. From what I've noticed, guys who are more feminine are more than likely going to be called "gay," even if they aren't. I don't know if this is an issue for females who are more masculine, as I haven't experienced this. I think it's terrible that individuals that are more feminine or masculine have to deal with how society dictates how a guy is supposed to be masculine or a girl is supposed to be feminine. Femininity is associated with weakness because in contrast, masculinity is associated with strength. I guess it's because people conform to gender expectations. Unfortunately many individuals who are the opposite of what is expected in society are discriminated in the workplace.
Is it important to make the world a more welcoming place for gender nonconforming people? If so, how can this be done?
I think you are referring to places that aren't as free as here in the US, like a mostly-Islamic nation where there would be women forced to cover more of her body, etc. I think it is important to make the issue known. It would be difficult, however, to have immediate change. I think it would be important to help individuals who are suffering from being bullied because of how they may be different than how society dictates they should be. Making sure everybody knows to call a help-line, for instance, for more feminine males who are bullied by more masculine males would be good.
Is there anything else you would like to add?
Nah.