do masculinity and feminity exist?

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tyrone19

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I hate mice/rats. Deplore the buggers. I was speaking with my dad jokingly about this, and he said that it is ok since I am not a husband or a dad, but when God-willing this happens, I have to almost spontaneously fear absolutely nothing and "be a man". I am not sure what this means, because society says the only difference between men and women are sex organs and muscle:fat body composition. So why is it the man's duty "be a man", and not the woman? And what does it even mean to act like a man?
 
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wwjd_kilden

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Hmmmm.

By the bible, the man is the head of the household (the responsibility is his), and the man and wife both submit to each other an to God. I don't think there is anything wrong with a man being afraid of mice (I'll take care of your mice if you chase the wasps out :p )
 
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Ugly

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What society says that? Even with the dreaded influence of feminism the majority of people still seem to view many roles as male and female.

Though the biggest difference is in how extreme people apply those roles. Some roles are more important to maintain, such as biblical standards for husbands and wives, etc.. but others are just culture based and while not vitally important may still have a psychological effect on a gender if they aren't following those roles. Either because they themselves feel they are lacking the ability to fulfill the role they 'should' be, or because of ridicule by others.

I'd say figure out what roles are important to maintain, and what roles you are ok with bypassing. Though, there is an Element of truth to what your dad says. If you marry a woman who's fine with being the one to take care of rodents, bugs, etc... problem solved. But if you marry a woman who can't handle that, then it Will become your responsibility. You will, after all, be the head of the household and ultimately if something needs to be handled it will be your responsibility. As a man (biblically speaking).
 
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