Masculinity vs Femininity

Which of the following concepts represent masculinity?

• Countries that are considered feminine cultures are Sweden, Norway, the Netherlands, and Costa Rica.

• The trait that emphasizes ambition, acquisition of wealth, and differentiated gender roles.

• A complex whole that includes knowledge, belief, art, law, morals, custom, and any other capabilities and habits acquired by man as a member of society.

Which is a characteristic of masculinity?

• It is important to note the different values masculine cultures hold.

• Men hold more positions of power, get paid more, and are expected to act in a masculine manner.

• People are born into extended families or clans which protect them in exchange for loyalty.

They are expected to be caretakers, are paid less, and are not fairly represented in positions of power in any field.

• Femininity

• Individualists

• Masculinity

Work takes priority over duties. This is a common description for____

• Ladies

• Men

• Individualists

People from a feminine culture believe that____

• Men should dominate society.

• Genders should be treated equally.

• Ambitions lead to actions.

Do you agree with this quote written by Susan Sontag? what do you think?