Do men feel emasculated by women who possess traditionally masculine skills such as home repair/construction, auto repair, hunting, fishing, ect.. ?

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Sparks32 · Accepted Answer

Men and women's brains are different and are capable of different things according to research but 1 in 10 women are better then the average man at male dominated tasks and visa versa. But I can't stand anyone that feels the need to over compensate for their lack of ability by making others feel inferior. most men I know believe If a woman has an interest in mechanics and chooses that as a career for instance then she will most likely be good at it. I do hear women in those fields say that men don't respect there abilities and for the most part it isn't the case, 30 years it might have been true. I can be brutal anyone tries to put me down all the time man or woman and the sad thing is that those people are usually dumb as dog shit in my experience. Don't let anyone make you feel like your not good enough.

JCrockett · Accepted Answer

No. Actually, men are often attracted to girls who share their traditionally masculine interests. It makes the woman more relatable and unique. Look up the "Wrench Wench" trope.

There are reasons why men might not support women doing masculine things as a rule, but emasculation is not one of those reasons, unless he is specifically being belittled.

scentoflavender · Accepted Answer

I would say, men do not. Boys do. I deal with it occasionally with my business. I co own an electrical construction company with my ex husband. Mostly he handles the field work, but on occasion i have to meet with the engineer and architect on site to determine of something will work or not. Its really annoying to be pushed off on an experience backed opinion because im a woman. It used to really bother me and shut me down. Now i dont stand for it and give them hell.

dustybiker · Accepted Answer

When I go into a bike shop or home repair store I can see the change of expressions on mens faces when I describe in detail a problem or part needed. They usually drop all pretenses and treat you as one of the boys then. Respect earned without even trying.

ChrisMaster69 · Answer

Lol no, you would have to be a bit insecure to.

I’ve spent most of my life working with girls that are.
aircraft engineers - Avionics, Airframes, Engines, weapons including Bomb Disposal, medics working alongside frontline units in operational areas. My ex wife holds motorsports race licences and can replace most stuff on a car.

Massageman · Answer

I don't! It will save bunches of time on my projects. Hunting and fishing, not so much, but I'm literally two years behind in projects!

True story - we had gotten some of our concrete raised (quite a good job at a very reasonable rate). Anyway, the new owner bought out the prior owner who retired, and when he couldn't wind any event help, he enlisted the help of his wife! She does great work. Much neater work than a team of "pros" who f - - - - - up a fence job because they were slobs.

HawkPerception · Answer

It is not emasculating if the girl possesses more knowledge or skills than me in any category. It's only off putting if she looks down on me for having less knowledge or skills in that. There are very few things that if any person applies themselves to, they will not be able to do. That being the case I would not have a lack of confidence from not knowing something.

ohshee · Answer

I have been pretty blessed in life when it comes to doing things building things fixing things and I absolutely enjoy it and I love a girl that will jump in and want to do it and want to do it on her own. I think that is so hot especially if she gets all dirty she completes the job goes in and takes a shower and becomes the girly girl I think that is just sexy and I love it

hahahmm · Answer

Absolutely not. the 2% of women who are like that are considered hot IF they look hot and have a good personality. Know what that means? Dudes don't even really care one way or the other. The only issue would be if she was lazy so she's working a job with dudes but tries to get dudes to do the work for her. Not happening.

Lionman95 · Answer

No I´d would feel emasculated if you point it out in every conversation with others and if you made me feel like you play me because of it.
I don´t have a problem if a woman is better talented in such things but there can be a point where it makes me feel useless if it gets to a point like there´s nothing what I can bring into a relationship besides money.

CasuallySamsonite · Answer

Not at all emasculated by that... It's kinda really cool and even a little sexy to see a woman who is comfortable competing in traditionally male dominated fields.

nothing is more attractive than self confidence and self sufficiency regardless of gender.

As a guy, I find men who can't cook or clean or help out with the kids about as pathetic as I do a woman who'd rather play helpless and weak to get help than just suck it up and handle a situation.

:-)

t-8900 · Answer

I'm sure some do but as for myself? I mean not really. I'm just not attracted to tomboys tbh. But I dont find it tomboyish to hunt or fish. Those are things I would love doing if she was into it tbh. If she's good with repairs and stuff it wouldn't bother me either. Just not into having a girl that gets grime all over herself though and some of those jobs toughen the skin up. I like soft skin on a girl ^^

pass_the_celery98 · Answer

Not at all i think its fine, but let's be real the frame work of society of what they choose such as a man has to be taller then a woman by 5 inches at least or a woman has to have an hour glass figure is all about perception. Really, I'm sorry but we have been duped into believing everything we are told. Whether it's to vote or who we search for romantically or whatever. I understand people have "preferences" but I'm not looking for a girl who resembles Pamela Anderson.

libsaretards · Answer

To me a skill is a skill and anyone who wants to learn it should learn it. I do not feel emasculated at all. When I learned martial arts I practiced a lot more with my master's daughter than the master himself. Due to how advanced he was there were times I simply could not keep up with his teachings so I sparred with his daughter a lot. She outclassed me as well but was more patient at instruction.

CallmeTheKnight · Answer

I have a fair amount of knowledge of these skills and seeing a woman willing to work with her hands is something to respect. There is nothing emasculating about that at all. Plus, she may know something that I don't and I wouldn't mind leaning if she's will to teach me.

Dear_Panda · Answer

Do what you like, there is no job called man's or a women's job. I would let my wife do it if she is better than me at it, no shame in that. Some person' opinion Lesbian seriously?

Your testosterone levels are from your testes not from the work you do. You need to see a therapist.

ChiTown33 · Answer

No. Why would I? I'd just assume she had a blue collar upbringing or maybe she was a tomboy. It never hurts for a person man or woman to have life skills. I think our public schools should actually teach more of them.

bolverk · Answer

Nope, more power to them if they have the skills and strength to do the jobs, but if they do those jobs they have to accept the risks that are inherent to those jobs, for example fishing is one of the most dangerous jobs on the planet with mining a close second.

ally018 · Answer

I think if a man feels this way about a women with skills then you wouldn’t want a weak man like that anyway.

ObscuredBeyond · Answer

I don't feel emasculated by her skills. I do feel emasculated, if she's a bully - and everyone else lets her get away with it.

I have little patience for any situation where I'm left to feel like it's me against the entire world.

humanearth · Answer

No, why should we. Thats fucking stupid.

Good example

My wife took boxing in High school and college. If a fight happens I know she can take care of herself.

She dont need a man to protect her. She'll just whip their ass

beebella · Answer

I'm sure a certain type of man would, but a lot of guys these days seem to have respect for women who can do these things for themselves.

Quigly · Answer

Women have always done those kinds of jobs. Like Rosey the riveter during world war 2. The only difference is that women in the past preferred being a housewife and raising children to kissing the ass of a corporation.

InferiorElegy · Answer

No, why is it supposed to? My only issue is when females join a field where there's heavy lifting and they always try to get the guys to do their heavy lifting or the get light duties despite not being injured like why work a job you're incapable of doing.

msg999 · Answer

If a man has self-confidence, no but if he doesn't have, yes. For me it is cool. I read comments. Some wrote 'I like feminine women so I don't like it, if a woman has these features but I think a woman who can repair things or hunt may be feminine too.

ODC2112 · Answer

No. Why should we? On the other hand, a man would want a woman with whom he could traditionally talk about manly things. I'd be happier if women traditionally did men's jobs, only usually they don't want to.

GaGirls · Answer

Yeah but it isn't because of what they can do. Girls like that often are assholes aka fake leaders. People who try to lead by fear and dominance. Ego creatures.

HighValue · Answer

Not at all. I like it. Actually if the girl would want to go with me in a forested area and try some bush craft, make a hand made shelter together, etc. I would find that very appealing.

Fireguy17 · Answer

Myself, not in the least. I am also good at those things, so it would be nice for my partner to enjoy doing the things I like to do and vice versa.
On the plus side working on cars her hands will be smaller so she can get them in tighter places.

Jouth · Answer

Not necessarily. Though if a girl can outdo a guy in his own manly skill then yes, certainly.

I feel intimidated by women who can outdo me in my manly skills, but I'm super attracted to that because it challenges me to do better. Kinda cool

European4Ever · Answer

I think it's cool if a girl can hunt or fish. I personally don't know anything about home repair or auto repair. I respect people with kills and don't feel threatened by it.

roro_hlbi · Answer

Maybe me ex didn't like me to build the IKEA stuff alone lol

Better_off_here · Answer

i guess in a small way i do but it shows me that she is a woman who can do it all by herself and she has independence she does not always need a man and in a way that is attractive too.

dmgstarfleet · Answer

Not really because they rarely encounter one. Its an oddity when you do. Not saying they don't exist mind you.

all_hayl · Answer

Seems that only a very insecure man would feel emasculated by that.

AviatorTom · Answer

More power to women who have those skills. It's less for us guys to have to do. Not that we're lazy, it's just that we like to have some peaceful time too.

BlueLust · Answer

No, I think it’s an opportunity to do things together.

Cubus · Answer

Everyone should do what he/she is best in. Some women produce more testosterone than average, and they can do such jobs. Then it doesn't really matter for me.

worldscolide · Answer

Not even slightly. It's just difficult to find women who are into that, or who like to get dirty.. I work in IT, we woukd kill to have more women in our field. It's good to have diversity, as long as it's earned.

bamesjond0069 · Answer

Not unless she's a bitch about it. But it also is not an excuse to not know women things. I wouldn't accept a woman who said "i can change my own oil but i dont know how to cook." Cool you can change your car oil but irrelevant to relationship value.

jspl90 · Answer

please do, please drive so I dont have to please fix the light so I dont have and so on its nice sometimes not have to be the one who does most fixing/driving

horatiohornblower · Answer

I’d think it would be great. We could take on home projects together. Plus I wouldn’t be asked to fix everything myself.

DryGermanGuy · Answer

Would be nice getting help when changing/rotating tires, instead of hearing her whining about "her nails"!

Diodoro · Answer

Maybe if she has a skill set that he doesn't also have. But that's also strongly connected to where he draws his self-esteem.

Mangospacho · Answer

Not at all. In fact, if I had to do it all over again, I would’ve married a woman who can do drywall and is ASE certified because we could’ve saved hundreds on repairs by now.

Wiredone · Answer

I think all women should know a little about home and auto repairs. My wife and daughter used to help me with auto and home repairs. If anything happens to me my wife and daughter will be able to do minor repairs without having to call someone

TonyMetal___86 · Answer

No woman can make me feel emasculated cause i'm a real man but such women are a turn off for me because i like feminine women! After all a girl is a girl and a boy is a boy...

NorthwestRider · Answer

My wife was fixing her motorcycle this week and it was sexy  She also plays tackle football on an all women team

BrosephBrostar · Answer

Not really. That's the starting point for the tomboy archetype, which many men, including myself, find very attractive.

ArchivalMars2 · Answer

Nah wouldn't really bother me, honestly I'd just be more curious about her to begin with.

Birdlegs · Answer

Emasculated? Fuck no I would much prefer my girl do that stuff than me do it😭

Miristheiss · Answer

There are so few of them it isn't even worth mentioning.

AkshiJanjua · Answer

Do you think everything every man has that much time to worry about stupid things like this. In 21'st century men would be more than happy if women took on roles like this, it will remove burden of these tedious tasks from our shoulders.

Dan_cColt · Answer

No but not trusting a female with any of the first 3

TheBootyChest · Answer

I would only feel emasculated if I felt like she didn't need me to do anything for her.

Seangreen · Answer

Nope because I possess a lot of extremely quote un quote masculine skill sets that it's going to take a lot for a woman to emasculate me based on her skill sets

constantine15 · Answer

Yes. A woman should stick to womanly things such as cooking, sewing, taking care of babies and cleaning/laundry. The men should take care of the masculine jobs.

EaterPeter · Answer

May be, there are already working women, driving women, who give insecurities to guys. What she needs me for then. And then there is women who don't hesitate getting down and dirty, a women who like to work with her hands.

Phoenix98 · Answer

Honestly don’t care if I’m being honest. I don’t find it a turn on or a turn off just indifferent.  Also don't find it emasculating.

exitseven · Answer

I usually dated really athletic girls and a couple of them could do a lot of things better than me. It just made me try harder the next time.

IAMNathanael · Answer

I don't mind. A job is a job. It's got to get done by someone.

FriendlyDrugDealer · Answer

Nah , I’m pretty comfortable with my masculinity. It just means we can divide up the work evenly

Finchie40 · Answer

Just as long as it doesn’t make her feel like she is the man of the house then it’s all good lol

JohnK123 · Answer

Nope I think women should work just like men and get off social media and influencer shit

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