In English (unlike French and some other languages) grammatical gender is almost always the same as natural gender.
Masculine: man, boy, bull, stag.
Feminine: woman, girl, cow, doe.
Neuter: pencil, continent, elbow.
On exception: ship can be used as feminine (The Santa Maria had her sails unfurled.
Femininity = graceful masculinity = strong -apex
· How do gender and sex contribute to the concepts and constructions of masculinity and femininity?
Ingrid Gottfries has written: 'Dimensions of masculinity-femininity related to other personality variables' -- subject(s): Femininity, Masculinity
The continuum of masculinity-femininity refers to the range of characteristics and behaviors typically associated with masculinity on one end and femininity on the other. This spectrum acknowledges that individuals may express a combination of traits from both ends, with many falling somewhere in between the traditional definitions of masculinity and femininity. It emphasizes the fluidity and diversity of gender expression.
Femininity is defined as girly, soft, weak and mainly associated with the female race. Masculinity is defined as manly, tough, rugged and is mainly associated with the male race.
One concept of masculinity that you see in society and media comes from the body wash commercials showing men who are strong. One concept of femininity in media is the hot girl who serves food.
A moustache is traditionally associated with masculinity, but it can be worn by individuals of any gender. It is a personal choice and does not necessarily denote femininity or masculinity.
In "Pygmalion," traditional attributes associated with masculinity and femininity are highlighted through the characters of Henry Higgins and Eliza Doolittle. Higgins embodies masculinity with his assertiveness, rationality, and independence, while Eliza initially embodies traditional feminine qualities like passivity, emotional sensitivity, and dependence on others. In contrast, "Wide Sargasso Sea" challenges traditional gender roles by portraying Antoinette as a complex character who defies stereotypical feminine attributes and is not easily defined by traditional standards of femininity or masculinity. Antoinette's character blurs the lines between masculinity and femininity, highlighting the fluidity of gender roles in the novel.
men are portrayed as strong, cruel and horrible and women and portrayed as weak and useless
They Value the Inner Spirit and the blending of masculinity and femininity.
Gender refers to characteristics assigned to masculinity or femininity. Feminism is the movement to bring about gender equality.
The concepts of masculinity and femininity that influence perceptions are called gender roles. These roles are socially constructed and define behaviors, attributes, and responsibilities expected of individuals based on their sex. Gender roles can vary across cultures and can impact gender identity and expression.