Sunday, November 02, 2008

Gender Stereotypes

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:
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. I love games. Specifically computer games, although those will be listed later.
  6. 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.
  7. I really don't like gossip, and (probably because I'm concentrating so much on studying right now) am avoiding any emotional discussion whatsoever.
Feminine:
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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).
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. I enjoy reading and listening to songs.
  8. 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.
If anyone who is reading this has anythoughts or would like to comment and add their own stereotypes, go right ahead!

G-d bless,
sc

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