I posted this on CFT (Christian Forums Teen section) in response to a post on gender stereotypes, I will expand on this as time allows, but I just wanted to post what I got so far here:
Question: What gender stereotypes do you fit/not fit?
Masculine:
G-d bless,
sc
Question: What gender stereotypes do you fit/not fit?
Masculine:
- I enjoy working out. Granted I haven't worked out since around May, but I'm starting up again during (or hopefully before) winter break.
- I'm a mess. My room is the typical messy guys room: backpack somewhere on the floor, stuffed animals (from way back) under the window scattered around, desk full of papers, hats, wallets, mp3 players, cds, tissues, headphones, etc.
- I'm kinda geeky. While this isn't really a masculine stereotype, normally when I say "geek" you think of "guy with huge glasses". I don't have the huge glasses, but I am a guy who is interested in the latest tech. I just found out the joys of blogging and participating in Yahoo Answers. I have my own laptop and a Zune, which I make sure is automatically updated everynight with the latest podcasts from Zaproot, NBC, Cnet's Loaded, Rocketboom, Ted Talks, and more. Of the 80GBs, my Zune is loaded with 10-20 gigs of podcasts (depending on the day updated) and 10 gigs of video (from various sources...including some DVDs we have that I ripped, like Sicko and the Incredibles). I also read my daily RSS feeds on Google Reader, and am looking for more blogs that interest me.
- My clothes are just that. Clothes. While I do try to look nice in the morning, the rest of the day I can't be bothered with how my shirt or pants look like...most of the time, see my feminine side.
- I love games. Specifically computer games, although those will be listed later.
- I am reserved. If I talk about myself I quickly regret it later, I prefer to let my emotions stay inside of me and then vent them out later to G-d. If I had to choose between telling a guy or a girl about what I'm feeling, I would choose the girl...and then promptly regret I didn't get out of this situation sooner.
- I really don't like gossip, and (probably because I'm concentrating so much on studying right now) am avoiding any emotional discussion whatsoever.
- I am told by my brother that sometimes I type like a girl, and was once (1-2 years ago) referred to as a "she". Ah well.
- I love running. I didn't know whether I should include this under "workout", but I figured since most of the runners I see on the track are ladies, it must be a more feminine sport.
- I am probably more emotional than most guys, though I see more and more "outwardly expressive" guys as of late. Even though I don't like to express my emotions, you won't catch me dead complaining to someone about the way I feel, I do struggle with some of the baggage.
- I can relate. I find that most of the girls I try to become "just friends" with usually tell me their lifestory sooner rather than later. Sometimes it's the same with guys, but guys usually rather tell their stuff to girls. I like helping people out, to be a listening ear (despite point 7 above).
- I am concerned about my body shape. I check myself in the mirror every morning before I shower and weigh myself (including fat percentage and water percentage) once a month. I am proud that I lost around 45 pounds over the years (from 200lbs to 165, and now that I started running every other day I lost 10 more pounds to 155lbs) and am constantly comparing myself to how other guys look like around me.
- I really don't like to watch sports, I think it's a waste of time. I would much rather play them if I had to.
- I enjoy reading and listening to songs.
- I enjoy quiet times by the riverside, or I used to until it started snowing today...they it's supposed to be 60F on Friday so I will try going then.
G-d bless,
sc
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