Even in 2023, there are seemingly constant debates around what qualifies something as being feminine or masculine. Let’s take a moment and see what these two terms mean for you.
First, let’s just establish what these two terms mean in simple English definitions as opposed to these two terms as concepts or themes.
Masculine
Having characteristics or a set of attributes or behaviours that are generally associated with boys or men.Feminine
Having characteristics or a set of attributes or behaviours that are generally associated with girls or women.Now what?
Through many modern movements, we have learned that women and men can both share attributes of masculinity and femininity without requiring either of these attributes to influence their gender.In your journal, let’s explore these two attributes and see how you apply them to yourself. Remember that these journal entries are only for yourself and your individual journey.
Prompt:
What parts of yourself feel masculine to you?
What parts of yourself feel feminine to you?
Do these pieces influence how you see yourself?