I absolutely hate the fact how we as a society have associated "masculinity" with words like "tough" or "stoic" or "strong". And "femininity" with words like "soft" and "empathetic" and stuff.
And I don't blame anyone who automatically looks at the word "masculine" and think "oh, that must mean they're strong", because it's so engraved into society that we unconsciously make the association.
But this only further enforces traditional values without even us realizing it.
Masculinity and Femininity
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Jamz
I don't think there's anything wrong with the terms feminine or masculine as its just an adjective. It becomes a problem when feminine men or masculine women are deem a problem. And calling a women masculine or a men feminine is an insult, when it shouldn't be.