Character traits.
These are special indicators that tells someone how someone behaves. They tell us who we are, how we act, and what we like. These traits are often associated with gender.
For the purposes of this work, I will be comparing both the genders of Male and Female.
When these traits are associated with gender, they often are categorized with one or the other.
Regarding the family, a mother will often treat situations differently than the father. Females can be relationship orientated, seeking the best for the family relationship. Fathers are usually spatial orientated, aware of their surroundings and of any possible threats. Mothers tend to solve issues with words, while fathers tend to solve issues in a physical manner (this does NOT imply abuse). Women are caregiving, treating the needs of others. Men tend to be independence, seeking to solve any issues on their own. Females seek communication, while males seek action.
Why is it this way? Can a male possess the same character traits as a female? I believe so! But why?
The mind is influenced by family, culture, and peers.
The Family: This is where one usually grows up. In it, the newborn is reliant on parents and other family members. They often mimic what they see, resulting in learning. If they grow up to see a caring mother who cares for their other siblings, they too will care for others. If they grow up to see a hardworking father who works on the house often, they too will gain a desire to help. The parents of a newborn have a strong influence on the newborn. They will likely transfer character traits to the newborn both directly and indirectly.
Culture: This can often be applied with the family. I have personally seen how culture effects the character traits of one. During my time in Guatemala, I was fascinated by the amazing culture in which I was visiting. The women would care for the men, and the men would care for the women. This was done through a variety of tasks that seemed to be assigned to specific genders. The men would often work, providing a form of steady income for the family. They would also be responsible for bringing in goods such as food. The women would often prepare meals for the entire family. They would prepare together, often cooking and interacting with one another. As the day completes, they sit for one last meal before it is time for rest. This process is repeated often.
Peers: They can be friendly or of the unknown. Countless times, especially in my younger days, have I seen peers influence the character traits of others. For example. A young boy may be skipping around the recess field, excited to play some games. Most people associate skipping (in certain positions) as more of a female character trait. Peers would then let the young boy know, often in the manner of bullying. They could call him names such as a girl (a gender in which he does not identify as). Seeking to become more of a man, he changes his skipping ways into running. What he once enjoyed was now changed due to his peers.
Now, is it okay for one person of one gender to obtain character traits of the different gender? I believe it is totally fine! We should be who we are!
Women are associated with many character traits such as:
Nurturing
Less Physically Aggressive
Detailed
Social Orientated
Verbally expressive
Emotional
People Orientated
Creative
In a recent poll I observed, women were acceptable of men who possessed any of these traits. It was also found that some women even desired men with these traits.
So be you! Whether your character traits associate with your identified gender or not, they make you unique and who you are! That is most important!
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