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Originally Posted by Peanut
I'll bite on the "trap". I would not like to be called "manly", because I'm socialized to place an extremely high value on my feminine characteristics and traits. It's important that women "look" a certain way (attractive), act a certain way (accommodating, nice), etc.
Calling a woman "manly" is not an insult to men. It's an insult to a woman because you're telling her she's not acting or looking womanly enough.
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Likewise, calling a man girly is not an insult to females.. it implies that a man cannot carry out his masculine duties and does not "look" a certain way.
Jesus Mary and Joseph.
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