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Personally, I think that society pushing for gender neutralization is a terrible idea. I'm really hoping it is just a fad. It seems now that if you aren't an advocate for gender neutralization, you are called closed minded and ignorant. That's just not fair in my opinion.

To me, males and females both have their strengths and weaknesses. ie Males are typically physically strong, can make decisive decisions without letting their emotions cloud their judgement and usually are gifted in skills that are good at manual labor jobs. However they usually lack patience, empathy and the ability to express themselves emotionally.

Females typically are the opposite, so the scale balances.

I'm not saying males can't be how females are and I'm not saying that females can't be like males. And I don't think it's bad any which way because that's just a persons preference. I'm just saying why is society trending toward the direction that genders are bad?

I feel like I am an outcast and frowned upon because I don't want gender neutrality for me or my future family. I want the old school family. A man goes to work and provides for his family while his loving wife stays at home and takes care of the children and the house. I don't know what's so bad about that? But people say because I want that for my family that I'm against equal rights for females. I'm not. I think that females should have equal rights and opportunities if they choose to do so. Is it really so bad that I just don't want it for myself?

You see gender specific roles all the time in nature. Lionesses hunt and provide food, while the Males protect the family. With Gorillas the Male stays vigilant, always on guard duty protecting the family while the females and children all eat, sleep, play and live their lives. Female Elephants lead their packs. They decide where to go and what to do and when and the rest of the family follows their lead. Why did humans decide that it's best to go against their nature?

I believe that society has created a social construct of gender roles, double standards and principles of how each gender should typically act, think or behave. I personally believe everyone is different and I believe our difference should be valued, respected and celebrated.

However, personally, according to the chart below... I would admit wholeheartedly that I probably fit into every listed traditional feminine stereotype, and I do prefer men who moreso fit into the traditional masculine stereotype, but every girl is different and every guy is different! What do you think personally? Do you feel that you may fit into one of the stereotypes, or maybe both, or neither?

*Note: This is only an interactive and lighthearted post, not intended to cause any sort of dispute. Respectful answers only, please and thank you <3