Being a man is all about being dominant, strong, and taking what is rightfully yours. A true man works hard, is heterosexual, owns a pickup truck, a large dog, drinks beer, owns guns, doesn't talk about feelings, lifts weights, eats red meat a lot, and smokes cigars.
At least, that is what many people say. Seriously, what does it mean to be a man? Do you have to do all those things? Do you have to be insensitive or can you have a heart? Personally I know many men who believe in equality in relationships, aren't heterosexual, drive cars or use public transport, have cats, don't drink or smoke, have no guns, have hearts, and don't eat much red meat if any.
I myself have always preferred equality in my friendships and relationships, have a heart, am asexual, prefer ferrets and cats over dogs, don't drink alcohol much, have no guns, and don't smoke. Add that with the fact that I am 5'3" and have a rather androgynous appearance that has often led me to me being mistaken for a girl, I certainly don't fit the stereotypical image of manliness.
To me, the whole notion of a "true man" is nothing more than a piece of sexist bullshit that should have been left in the 1980's. But what about you? Do you think that the "true man" notion has any merits today? Or do you see it as a different meaning?
Well said! Well said!
