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Tell me all about it, dear...
Amy - 2010-03-02 14:58:04
That's a good point. I never really thought much about how rampant egomania could be a testosterone driven affliction. I wonder if the patriachy is the reason western culture has gone so far in this direction. It's become so "normal" for us to value the individual above the group that the idea of putting the good of our group before the individual is seen as suspicious and evil. Historically, it's always been women who have done this, which is why we've been able to have settlements, cooperation and sharing. This accounts for a lot of our success as a species.
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Poolie - 2010-03-02 15:20:16
I believe we all have bits of both "sexualities." Gender is just the plumbing. When I see the Big Male Dog of the house nurture his stuffed toys and the Little Female Dog rip their heads off, my theory is reinforced. As a human being, I have done both. I have nurtured young (my sister's children) and I have ripped people to shreds. It's all relative.
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Kathy - 2010-03-02 16:09:55
Oh oh. No boobs. No uterus. Almost no hair. Call me Bob! heh.
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terri t - 2010-03-02 18:05:42
There are times when I feel I had to step up because my husband didn't want to "argue" or negotiate with outsiders but all in all, I like the feeling that he will take care of me (when I let him). I still don't like to be told what to do....lol.... But the female/male relationship in our home seems to work out fairly well.... I probably give in more than he does but I pick my fights...
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John in Phoenix - 2010-03-02 20:50:14
Great subject matter my dear ! If I too may weigh in, I too have NEVER understood the whole testosterone-driven bullshit that society as a whole embraces and puts forth in a big way in our schools. Of course I am speaking as a gay male of the species, and not a sports rocking,skirt chasing,uber jock. My god how all of those male rituals created havoc in my teen years is unreal. Dating a girl...um, why? Getting into fights over a girl or over a stupid sports related disagreement...again - why? I just never understood what I was 'supposed' to be feeling or understanding. Damned confusing infact !
Ah well...at least Wolf has been given the tools to appreciate both sexes for who they are and you La are to be applauded for giving him the knowledge to appreciate ALL types of people and for that , I thank you. If there had been more Wolfs' in the world as I was growing up then perhaps I would not have been literally beaten up on a daily basis by the testosterone fueled moronic males of my haunted past. Go Wolf ! And loud applause for you La for teaching your son the importance of tolerance for others. Just my take on things.
John in Phoenix
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Stephanie - 2010-03-02 21:15:43
I, too, wouldn't want to be anything except a female for the same reasons you listed. Well said, my dear!
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poundheadhere - 2010-03-03 07:13:58
Once a male colleague asked me a question, on principle. It was meant to prove a point. I didn't answer what he expected. His question was, "If you had to choose your gender, what would you choose?" I said male. Now I am a raging heterosexual, though like you there have been moments... But as I pointed out to him, I was already sick of being dismissed merely on the basis of my gender, when I could hold my own with almost any man you could name.
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