The Differences Between Genders

[A Dream Is A Wish (Old)]

I want to know your opinions on this area because I was thinking about it today and a little confused about it.

Obviously, there are certain aspects of both men and women (aside from appearance, which is an obvious one) that make them different from one another. They often express themselves differently, view the world differently, and have different goals from one another. Things like that.

I am wondering . . . .

Do you think that the differences between the genders happen naturally or that we teach some or all of the differences to our children?

For instance, a lot of Dads might get angry if their son played with a barbie, but if their daughter did, they might encourage it. Because playing with Barbies is usually considered a feminine thing to do. (Notice, I didn't use the word "all" in this example anywhere because I know there's exceptions, but that's not the point. I'm just giving you a possible example.) Things like that.

What do you think?

[Anabelle]

I think a lot of them are based on stereotypes... like how men are taught not to cry, not to be emotional, that they have to be physically strong...

Or how women need to be thin, blonde, and busty..

I think the people around us influence us and the way we act.

I think it's acceptable for women to be masculine... but weird for a guy to be femenine.

I think it was all taught. I wasnt born with any of those opinions

[Fatal Rewind]

^Um, those are your opinions there/how you were brought up. No one 'taught' me how women are 'supposed' to look or how men are supposed to act.

There's a severe difference in how people look and all, but I suppose I was 'taught' that due to being brought up in an international city like Houston, where one area is "China town", we've got Mexicans all over the place, and one in every eight women are Indian. Can't say any of the above are blonde (and not necessarily busty either) unless they dye their hair that way.

Anyway, my sister has one of *those* kinds of books (Women Are From Mars, Men Are From Planet Asshole) explaining differences and all, although one thing I will admit to is that if you ask someone a question, if you want an answer, you'll get it from a female. If you want a lecture, you'll get that from a male.

Have to pretty much agree with that in general, although again, it isn't always 100% true in all cases (although close).

[The Black Ninja]

Jun 22, 2010 12:35:31 GMT -5 A Dream Is A Wish (Old) said:

I want to know your opinions on this area because I was thinking about it today and a little confused about it.

Obviously, there are certain aspects of both men and women (aside from appearance, which is an obvious one) that make them different from one another. They often express themselves differently, view the world differently, and have different goals from one another. Things like that.

I am wondering . . . .

Do you think that the differences between the genders happen naturally or that we teach some or all of the differences to our children?

For instance, a lot of Dads might get angry if their son played with a barbie, but if their daughter did, they might encourage it. Because playing with Barbies is usually considered a feminine thing to do. (Notice, I didn't use the word "all" in this example anywhere because I know there's exceptions, but that's not the point. I'm just giving you a possible example.) Things like that.

What do you think?

I really wish i could comment on this topic, But i can't without being bias because I am A male chauvinist pig s l u t ... At least I'm honest.... Actually I'm also a really nice person....

Oh well. ;D

[Fatal Rewind]

(waves busty blonde in front of TBN)

Oink oink!

[The Black Ninja]

^*whispers to the one already on my arm to wave back*

[Anabelle]

Well this turned fast.