Feminine male, masculine female.

[ADigitalArtist]

When you hear the term feminine male, what do you think of? How about masculine female? Do you have differing feelings on the two? Do you find one more positive or negative than the other?

Bonus: Is it possible to be neither more feminine or more masculine? Do you think that is more positive, less positive, or the same as having predominantly one trait (according to your definitions of feminine and masculine.)


*Note that this is in the discussion rather than debate area.

 

[Revoltingest]

When you hear the term feminine male, what do you think of?

Girly man.

How about masculine female?

Butch.

Do you have differing feelings on the two? Do you find one more positive or negative than the other?

Just plain folk.

Bonus: Is it possible to be neither more feminine or more masculine? Do you think that is more positive, less positive, or the same as having predominantly one trait (according to your definitions of feminine and masculine.)

I don't understand.

 

[ADigitalArtist]

I don't understand.

To clarify, do you think it's possible for a man or woman to be neither/both feminine and masculine in equal measure and, if so, is that good, bad or neutral?

 

[crossfire]

When you hear the term feminine male, what do you think of? How about masculine female? Do you have differing feelings on the two? Do you find one more positive or negative than the other?

People

Bonus: Is it possible to be neither more feminine or more masculine?

Yeah, not giving a rip about assigned gender traits.

Do you think that is more positive, less positive, or the same as having predominantly one trait (according to your definitions of feminine and masculine.)

Not applicable

*Note that this is in the discussion rather than debate area.

Duly noted.

 

[Woberts]

Bonus: Is it possible to be neither more feminine or more masculine? Do you think that is more positive, less positive, or the same as having predominantly one trait (according to your definitions of feminine and masculine.)

Scientifically, yes. It is possible for males to be born with the gene that activates estrogen production, and women can be born with the gene that actives testosterone production.

 

[BSM1]

To clarify, do you think it's possible for a man or woman to be neither/both feminine and masculine in equal measure and, if so, is that good, bad or neutral?

I believe you would call that person corpse.

 

[Revoltingest]

To clarify, do you think it's possible for a man or woman to be neither/both feminine and masculine in equal measure and, if so, is that good, bad or neutral?

It's neither good nor bad.
I pick neutral because it's solely the affair of the individual.

Do you watch the TV show, "Billions"?
Taylor Mason is a non-binary type...relatively, the hero of the show.

 

[Akivah]

When you hear the term feminine male, what do you think of? How about masculine female? Do you have differing feelings on the two? Do you find one more positive or negative than the other?

Bonus: Is it possible to be neither more feminine or more masculine? Do you think that is more positive, less positive, or the same as having predominantly one trait (according to your definitions of feminine and masculine.)


*Note that this is in the discussion rather than debate area.

What's the difference between a discussion and a debate?

To me, a feminine man is a girly man, most likely homosexual and a partner to a very masculine male.
To me, a masculine female is a gruff female, most likely homosexual and a partner to a very feminine female.

Differing feelings? I'd probably look down on both of them, as being outside the norm.

Is it possible to be neither? Sure! Human beings encompass every trait and combination in the universe. As soon as you try to make a standardized rule, you will find someone that breaks it. I'm reminded of the androgynous Pat on Saturday Night Live.

To me personally, I prefer definitive males and females.

 

[ADigitalArtist]

Scientifically, yes. It is possible for males to be born with the gene that activates estrogen production, and women can be born with the gene that actives testosterone production.

Do you think a male with high T can still be feminine, or a female with high T? Visa versa with low T? (And are we talking feminine/masculine as physiological appearance, behaviors, both?)

 

[Sunstone]

I believe any emotionally and even psychologically sound person is both feminine and masculine as appropriate to circumstances. To be all one or the other is to be dysfunctional in some way or another.

 

[Revoltingest]

What's the difference between a discussion and a debate?

Debate: No one wins, but everyone tries to.
Discussion: No one wins, but no one tries to.

 

[ADigitalArtist]

It's neither good nor bad.
I pick neutral because it's solely the affair of the individual.

Do you watch the TV show, "Billions"?
Taylor Mason is a non-binary type...relatively, the hero of the show.

I have not seen that one yet. Non-binary as in gender expression, or non-binary in a androgynous behavior/appearance way? (Or both!)
Either way it's cool though.

 

[ADigitalArtist]

What's the difference between a discussion and a debate?

RF loosely defines the difference as debate being a back and forth exchange with the intent to debunk or rebutt the opposite position. Discussion is merely he exchange of positions.

 

[Revoltingest]

I have not seen that one yet. Non-binary as in gender expression, or non-binary in a androgynous behavior/appearance way? (Or both!)
Either way it's cool though.

The distinction eludes me.
But I highly recommend the show, & keeping an eye on their (Taylor's chosen pronoun) character.

RF loosely defines the difference as debate being a back and forth exchange with the intent to debunk or rebutt the opposite position. Discussion is merely he exchange of positions.

Pbbbbtttt!
My definition is better.

Are you going to ding me for that?

 

[ADigitalArtist]

I believe any emotionally and even psychologically sound person is both feminine and masculine as appropriate to circumstances. To be all one or the other is to be dysfunctional in some way or another.

Do you think it's possible to strike a balance between the two? Do you think that's healthier, less healthy or neutral compared to being more one or the other (but not necessarily extremely so.)

 

[Rival]

I've been described as masculin and I tend to see myself as neither nor in character. I take very little interest in makeup, hair etc. I prefer running about in the woods and becoming all filthy and not really caring. I enjoy reading nonfiction, which I've noticed few girls seem to do.

So for me it's all about a person's character and personality. Rough and tumble and enjoying a good debate strikes me as masculine. Ew dirt, yay salon and choosing kindness over correcting people, touchy feely strikes as feminine.

 

[Revoltingest]

I've been described as masculin and I tend to see myself as neither nor in character. I take very little interest in makeup, hair etc. I prefer running about in the woods and becoming all filthy and not really caring. I enjoy reading nonfiction, which I've noticed few girls seem to do.

You enticing minx!

 

[ADigitalArtist]

The distinction eludes me.

A non-binary person may identify as transgender and their pronouns can be androgynous, or a mixture of he and she.

But I highly recommend the show, & keeping an eye on their (Taylor's chosen pronoun) character.

I'll give it a try.

Pbbbbtttt!
My definition is better.

Are you going to ding me for that?

Tempting but I'm on my phone and handling reports is more of a pain.

 

[Revoltingest]

Tempting but I'm on my phone and handling reports is more of a pain.

Indolent staff....my secret to longevity.

 

[ADigitalArtist]

I've been described as masculin and I tend to see myself as neither nor in character. I take very little interest in makeup, hair etc. I prefer running about in the woods and becoming all filthy and not really caring. I enjoy reading nonfiction, which I've noticed few girls seem to do.

So for me it's all about a person's character and personality. Rough and tumble and enjoying a good debate strikes me as masculine. Ew dirt, yay salon and choosing kindness over correcting people, touchy feely strikes as feminine.

One of the things that inspired this thread was meeting a woman who was male to female transgendered but who doesn't really like dresses and makeup. She self identified as a mixture of femininity and masculinity that crossed multiple societal uses of the term and I found it fasinating.