What are some of the common associations made with the female gender? How about the male gender? Do you see these as overall accurate in your experience? Are most men really less emotional and more rational? Are women truly more sensitive than men? Are men more influenced than women by visual stimuli? If so, is this part of why porn attracts more men than women?
What other comments do you have about the genders? Do male and female brains work differently?
If you could start over again, knowing what you think you know now about men and women, which gender would you choose to be and why?
If you could start over again, knowing what you think you know now about men and women, which gender would you choose to be and why?
Thanks!
Dave Cassout (7:00)
30 comments:
I think that more often men are associated with being tough and removed from emotion. Women are more likely to be sappy and emotional. I don't think that this true in all cases. I have met some pretty manly women and some pretty girly men. I think that maybe guys are more visually attracted to some things, but I think that women could be too. Maybe the porn is more geared towards guys because let's face it, women are sexy. I don't think that most women see men as being sexy. I think that as far as gender roles go, men are seen more as the supporter and women for the emotional. However, I think that role may be changing as of recent years. There are more Mr. Moms now than probably ever before.
Dustin Piercy (9:00)
I actually don't think men and women are that different, psychologically speaking of course. I think men being seen as less emotional, and women being seen as more emotional are just a couple of the countless bullshit stereotypes that contribute to our extremely sexist culture. Unfortunately, I would also agree that women recieve a lot more negative sterotypes than men.
Men and women are definitely different both physically and psychologically. To start with, men have thicker skulls ( suited for contact) and women have around 4 times more neurons connecting the left and right side of the brain ( allowing for better communication between both sides of the brain).
In problem solving, men tend to be more interested in solving the problem effectively whereas women tend to be more interested in how the problem is solved and will discuss it with others.
Another example is in the way boys and girls explore a new surrounding, girls tend to stay in a group whereas boys will come up with a leader and then split up to explore.
Daniel Hooker (7:00)
Women are generally more emotional, at least on the outside than men are. They also seem to be a lot more sneaky than men are. Men are expected to be more "Macho" and more open than women are. For the most part I have seen that men and women behave differently. Of course, there are always exceptions to the rule. I don't think that women are truely more sensitive than men or that men are more rational than women. I think it is a matter of conditioning. Men and women have been taught how they should behave and most have been conditioned to behave in a certain way. I don't know if men or women are more influenced by visual stimulation. I think men are generally more attracted to porn because they generannl have more sex drive than women do and because men have been conditioned to accept porn while women have been taught that it is bad.
Steve Kidd (07:00)
Some of the common associations made with female gender are they should be bare foot and pregnant in the kitchen making food. That they cant do everything a man can do. But know a days that's mot true in any means. Women can do any type of work a man can do and we do. But yet we get paid 5-10% less than men do.
Men are suppose to be the stronger of the sexes and women are the weak more emotional ones.
I don't think that all men are less emotional and more rational?
I have friends who are men that have a more feminine side to them and I do know a few women who are more masculine then some men I know. I believe that both can be emotional and rational. No, women are not truly more sensitive than men are.
I know for a fact that women are just as influenced by visual stimuli as men can be. Nor do I believe that porn attracts more men than women. We just are not as voiceterous as men are. We love porn just as much as the guys do.
I definately know for a fact that the brain of a man verses a woman does work completely different.
If I could do it all over again. I would still come back as a woman because to be able to give birth to a child is by far the most wonderfully joyous time a woman could ever endure.
Kelly Martinez (7:00am)
Men, they are looked as tough, non emotional, hard headed, hard working, guys. Women the ones who think out things, they are sensitive, emotional and caring. A mother figure and the male is the working figure. This is not true all the time. No not all guys are less emotional and more rational. I know some guys who are very emotional and rational is limited with them, i also know some guys who are not emotional at all and are very rational. I would say not all time but most of the time women are truely more emotional than men. They are not scared to cry or show a little sadness or depression at times. As the men they are scared to look like they may be sad and will never cry because that will hurt their manly figure. I dunno women see those commericals for all their makeup and all these little "cute" things and just got to have it just as when a guy sees a power tool commerical or anything like that they are just as attached to it as women. Us guys are just horny as hell, thats why we are more attracted to porn.
Shawn Harshbarger
If a girl sleeps around, people might say that she's a tramp or a whore, but if i guy sleeps around then he's a stud or a "player." I don't think that's right at all. In any case if someone wants to sleep around, and they're being safe about it, who cares? Whose business is it who Tom or Jenny sleep with other than Tom or Jenny, no ones... except their own of course.
LesLee Watkins (7:00)
Women tend to be more emotional, and men tend to be the stronger less open of the two genders. I do think that these are rather close to the way it is today, in my expiernce at least. I dont know if men are less emotional, but i know that they dont show it as much as women like to. Women are more sensitive then men yes. I dont know if we, the males, like porn more then women, i think more women watch it then we know, they just dont like to talk about it as much as we do, because males are the biggest horn dogs, so we talk about it more and compare it to others with our friends. I thnik females have it a little easier in life, because they tend to get way more then men to in terms of certain things, not saying that we dont, but i think they get more. Knowing what i know now, i would still chose to be a man, because i wouldnt want to have to pop a seven pound kid out of my body....just doesnt sound like a fun time to me.
Cameron Brown
I think that women are expected to act and behave a certain way in which they should be very feminine and take care of the household. Women are also supposed to be more emotional than men and cry a lot and are not afraid to show emotion. Guys on the other hand are expected to be strong and tough and not let anything get to them emotionally, and if they dare show emotion about anything they are looked down upon and called wussies.They are also expected to be the supporter for the family.
Now I can seee where these sterotypes are true in some cases but i also know from experience that women can be the supporter for the family just as well as men can. I mean how do you think simgle mom's get by. They certainly don't need a man to support them. Women can also be a tough and physically strong as men! The proof is in all the women in the armed forces serving in our country. I truely believe women can do anything men can do and should be perceived as such.
Men also can be as feminine as women can. Every person, no matter their gender, is and should be able to show how they feel. Just because men show their emotion doesn't mean they are gay, which is what most people think of when men act a little feminine. Puhlease!!! there is nothing wrong with men showing how they feel. That doesn't mean they are any less of a man than they were before! One other thing that bothers me is that when people see a man in a hair salon they automatically think that man is gay. In some cases that is true but in some cases it is NOT! I know of one particular man who became a cosmetologist because it was something he was good at and he used it as a source of income to put himself through medical school.
I think that men and women are equally attracted to porn. Both genders are equally stimulated. porn involves men an women so yes both will be visually interested in watching it.
Because of my personal beliefs I would still come back as a girl because that is what god intended for me to be and I would not want to change that. plus i like being a girl anyway!!
Jessica Byard (7:00 am)
I think that many people seem to think of the female gender as weaker and less able. And the male as a more dominant gender. I think that it is pretty much equal as to men being emotional and rational. There are circumstances in which men are more sensitive and situations where women are more sensitive. I think that men are totally more influenced by visual stimuli. I can honestly say that I have no real idea why men are more attracted to porn than women, it is just a phenomenon to me.
Frankie Gaskill (9:00)
Females are sensitive, which is true. but all females aren't sensitive, some have cold hearts. I hear all the time that men are dogs, they will always cheat. I don't believe that at all.All men can't be dogs,because they have hearts too and want love. Some of them at least.Yes, men are more rational and women are sensitive. But women aren't just a bunch of cry babies all the time. Men are way more influenced by visual stimuli because, certain parts on a womans' body that just turns them on for some reason.Women look at guys bodies but we don't go around saying i'm a chest woman or i'm a butt kind of girl.I think this is why guys like porn more than women. No, male and female brains do not work the same at all. Because, it they did everybody would be walking around extra sensitive and looking at eachother's butts. If i could start over knowing what i know about both genders i would still choose to be a lady.
Tiffany Fields
We do perceive men and women to act and be a certain type. Women are fearful and give up easily, when men have courage and are active. Obviously this is not true, but it's how we see the roles of genders to be. We can't help it. So, yeah we do see people to act a certain way and it's not true, but it's one of those things that you really can't help. I don't think you can classify men and women at all, not even using one word to express how all women are or how all men are. We are all different.
Alyssa Surber (9:00)
I don't necessarily think we have a problem with gender equality in America, women now a day are allowed to do anything that men are, and are not just house wives or mothers anymore. Although women and men obviously think differently for the most part because that is the way we were made. And I am not saying that there are no women interested in cars, or sports, but the majority is not. I believe that women are more sensitive and men are more aggressive because there has to be a balance if a man and a women decide to have children, they will get strength from their father and sensitivity from there mother. If I could start over again I would live my life the same way and I would still want to be a women, and not necessarily because I like being a women(although I do), but because I was made this way, and if it were to be changed the world would be thrown off balance.
Kassi
There are many associations made with the female gender. The usual cooks, nurses, more emotional and bad drivers. The common asssociations made for males are better drivers, stronger physically, but not emotionally. The job associations that are based on gender do not always apply, but I do believe that a strong part of the population fits into the correct association. There are the people that do not fit the association of course. I would have to say that men are more rational than females. They tend to freak out a little mroe easier than men and it could be about the littlest stuff. Men are notless emotional, I just believe they tend not to show it like females. Women are more sensitive then men.
Ryan Lowry(7:00)
I don't know why, but men are more sexually active then women. We can go for months and if a man goes weeks the world is going to collapse.
I would not change being a female for anything. Having kids is the most exciting part of life to me. To have something grow inside of you for nine months and come out a human is amazing. I do not think that there are very many men in the world that would have the patitions to have something kicking and moving for four of the nine months. Women have a lot more patitions when it comes to dealing with kids.
Michelle Frischkorn
Some associations made about the female gender is that they are more emotional about everything,cant drive,and cant do manual labor jobs, just to name a few. as for the male associations made, emotionless, stubborn. i believe that yes male and female brains work differently. if i could start over i wouldnt change gender i would still be a male.
Thomas Wood
Women are known for their letting their emotions ruin wild, and being moody. While men are known to be big, strong, and macho. I agree with this statement to extentent, but I know some guys who should have been girls. They are whiny, and they are very into how they look. These guys are put into their own metrosexual catergory. I just think it's another meaning for being a little more feminine. On the other side, I know some girls who have guy characterstics. They play sports, and don't really care about how they look. I refer to these girls as tomboys. When it comes to gender equality, I think it hard to classify men and women into their own caterogories. The world is full of unique individuals, and everyone is different.
Chelse Lindenbaum (9:00)
Women are considered to be more emotional. Women are put under the Hallmark category. Their tastes are usually different. Women have better social skills. Women mature faster. They are also cleaner, in both body and mind. Men don't care as much about their appearance as women do. Most men don't let there emotions overpower them. Men usually don't want to be labeled as "sensitive." As to the sex question, men are horny. A man thinks about sex practically all of the time, he can't help it. I think that men are aroused more with visual stimulus then women, therefore they like porn. However, these are just stereotypes; each individual is different.
Liz Doty
Their are "gender" differences, but I think that most of them are society driven. So what we think of as inherently male of female is really just how we make it. Hormones do play a role in it though. So yes we are different but to what extent are we really different is impossible to answer. I would choose to be a man and flip the script on it a bit, maybe raising children who do it in turn. We definitly don't value female opinion as much as male in our society. So it doesn't seem to matter how much I might push my gender boundaries. Perhaps if I was a male with a more gender balanced self, I would have more influence on others.
Renee Hart
I believe that we all have our simularities and differences no matter what gender you are. It all depends on the way that you have been raised and the way you act. I know a lot of girls that can do the same things that a guy does and a lot of guys that do the same thing as a girl. You should never tell a girl that she cannot do something because she will always prove you wrong. And guys are seen as so strong but if girls are week then how are so many women able to give birth each day. I can say that i would never be able to do that.
Justin Henrichs (9:00)
This is a very complex question that has many possible answers but I would say if everything else stayed the same, but you could go back and change your gender, I would probably say female. This is due to the fact that back a few hundred years ago, women were looked down opon for almost everything, especially for being different. That has now changed. More and more people envy women who are different, especially men. However, men are now looked down opon. Men seem to only be able to hold onto one status; Big built, strong, tall, bright, handsome, and of course, being straight. As were women now have many choices. Once opon a time they could only wear floor length dresses and now they can wear a dress, shorts, skirt, pants, or even boxers and be excepted but guys have to remain with the same image, shorts or pants. There never seems to be anything new for guys. The male gender status is becoming very rugged and unappealing to most. Hope this helps you in some way. Timothy Swan
In my opinion men are more associated with showing how hard and tough they are around other people. Women are more open minded and emotional people. I think men are less emotional, i think its just in there genes. I think men are more visually influenced by sexy pictures and stuuf like that. I think women are to, but they are just not as open as men are with theres. If i could start all over again i would stay a male gender. I was born male and i can't picture myself bieng female in any lifetime.
Demaris Winston(7:00)
Wow Battle of the Sexes is a hot topic, Dave! Well personally I view men as pig-like, assholes (excuse the language, but thats the only way to describe them). However, I do know some guys that actually aren't completely after a piece of ass from a girl. I honestly think that men are less rational than women, but that can be argued because women confuse their rationalism with emotion. Women are very emotional, but that's what makes us women. Men are definitely more influenced by visual stimuli. I think that men are more for thinking about women, sex, alcohol, sports, and television. While women are thinking about commitments, children, cooking, school, education, and love. If I could start all over again, I wouldn't trade anything in the world for being myself, a girl!!!
GIRLS RULE, BOYS DROOL!
Brittney (7:00)
I think that men and woman are totally different. Men can definatly be emotional and understanding, as woman can be hard working and tough. Knowing what I know now as being a woman, it's very tough. Women have to be strong and tough. I would never want people to see me as a quiter or wimp because I'm a woman. I believe that I'm tough, hard working and very strong. But answering your question, if I got to start over and choose, I would still be a woman.
--Jill Reinhart (noon)
Men and women are obviously very different, both physically and psychologically. And these psychological differences are generated by both nature's influences and cultural influences. However, there are a lot of misconceptions concerning male and female characteristics. Sexism is running rampant in our culture. Women gender roles are much worse than male ones.
Tristan Cogswell
With the society the way it is now, and now having the neologism, metrosexual, I think that the old associations have changed. We don't have the tough, insensitive guy, and sappy girl idea anymore. Women work now, and I know of more than one male that stays home and watches the baby. I believe a higher percentage of women are more sensitive than males. The hormones have a big part to do with it. I have heard from many sources throughout the years about men being more influenced by visual stimuli, and the porn attraction. I would believe it. I would also like to add that I would really like to see a female president. Why not give it a shot! If I could start over, I would still be a female. I know it's hard dealing with all the hormones and monthly nightmares, but we get to give life. I believe parents also play a part into this. For instance, when a boy becomes injured, the parent either has him "toughen up" or "stop crying"; parents sometimes also choose to baby their child in every instance. I believe this has a big effect on how "he" will turn out. Sorry I was rambling.
Bobbi (9:00)
Society tends to associate women with being weak, emotional, nurturing, dependent, passive, and anxious about their appearance. We tend to associate men with being strong, dominant, independent, aggressive, and tough. Everybody is different. I have known people who are completely opposite of what others perceive their gender role to be. A lot of males and females do seem to portray these characteristics, but not all of them. Children learn through the socialization process which attitudes and behaviors are socially appropriate. Parents have a strong influence over their children’s gender role development by conveying their own gender beliefs onto them. It does seem that our brains work differently because I have a hard time understanding men sometimes. Most woman “get” each other and vice versa with men. I am perfectly happy being a woman and I would never want to change that.
Jennifer Wilson
Females are thought of as sensitive people and nurturing. Whereas men are thought of as the providers. However throughout the ages this isnt exactly true. Women are becoming just as if not more successfull than some men. They are becoming very independent and can provide for themselves. Men can not be classified as being less emotional or more emotional. Every person is different, a certain male may be more emotional than a woman or vice versa. Women probably are more senstive than men though. I personally think that men are influenced more by visual stimuli. This is why porn attracts more men than women. I definetly would still chose to be a woman over a man though.
Haley Stewart (7:00)
I think that there are a lot of differences between men and women but I dont think that all men are alike and all women are alike either. I think that many men are very emotional..maybe more than most girls..but men are pressured to feel like they have to be the strong one in hard times. They feel like they arent supposed to cry in tough situations even though they really want to. I also think that there are a lot of girls that like the physical relationships just as much if not more than a lot of men. So in the end i think that men and women are different from eachother for the most part but there are many people that could fit in the other genders catagory.
Men are naturally more agressive and go on instinct more then women. I think that is the main difference. Women always try to take their sweet time and think things through before they act. So i would say there are pros and cons to both of these. Although i like being a male and would not want to be a woman. We don't have to go through pregnancy or PMS so being a male is better then having to be a female.
Blake Eakes Noon
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