last time I made a "scout" thread..

[Javaman]

I am one of the people who supports acknowledging the differences and special characteristics of masculine and feminine traits.

But I wouldn't describe masculinity as what you describe above. I would say masculinity is being courageous, emotionally strong, and willing to die to protect those who are weaker. Not in a macho sort of way, but in a sacrificial, humble sort of way. To sum it up, masculinity is being "a man for others", if you will. My husband has a key chain given to him by one of his scout masters when he got his Eagle with those words engraved into it. It's kind of a boy scout motto.

Femininity I would describe as being compassionate, nurturing, and intuitive. The newest Wonder Women movie portrayed this so well. Diana was strong and brave, but they made it a point in the movie to portray her compassion, her draw towards babies, and her intuition about other people - which set her apart in a special way from the men she was fighting alongside.

Now this doesn't mean women aren't or shouldn't be brave, strong, etc.... and vice versa. Men should absolutely also be compassionate, etc. But there are certain virtues that come inherently more naturally to women and others that do so for men. But that's the beauty of it I think. The sexes can learn from each other and compliment each other. Neither one is better than the other.

I realize you won't respond to me, but this sort of comment forces me to ask the following questions...

Why do you think it's so important to attribute certain characteristics as "feminine" or "masculine"?

Do you truly believe that your categories are objective? Because if they're not objective, they're kinda useless.