Question

In modern America, how does society define 'masculine' and 'feminine'? Do these characterizations appear restrictive? If so, how? If not, why not?

Answer 1

Read these sites.

http://web2.airmail.net/ktrig246/out_of_cave/mf.html

www.ta-tutor.com/webpdf/ram184.pdf

What do you think?

Answer 2

These sources seem a bit outdated to me. What about some more recent material?

Answer 3

I suspect that cultural attitudes haven't changed a lot since those articles were written. Also remember, that each of us only sees a narrow bit of "society." As a liberal, northern, older woman in a medium sized city, I'm sure that my perspective differs from a southern middle-aged man. It's probably different than a west coast college student or an urban 40s something.

This site is the only recent site I found that begins to address this issue.

http://muse.jhu.edu/journals/asr/v007/7.2unit07.html

Answer 4

Thanks for your help!

Answer 5

You're very welcome.