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A masculine society has traits that are categorized as male, such as strength, dominance,

assertiveness, and egotism.

Feminine society is traditionally thought of as having conventional traits, such as being


supportive, caring, and relationship oriented.

Masculinity is a set of attributes, behaviors and roles generally


associated with boys and men. Masculinity is socially constructed, but
made up of both socially-defined and biologically-created factors. Both
men and women can exhibit masculine traits and behavior. Masculine
traits include courage, independence and assertiveness.
As examples, James Bond, Sean Connery, Conan the Barbarian, and
Arnold Schwarzenegger are masculine. When "masculine" is applied to
women, the term denotes mannish features. That is not masculinity.
Woman: "That transsexual over there is quite
Man: "That is not masculinity."

masculine."

Femininity is a set of attributes, behaviors, and roles generally


associated with girls and women. Femininity is made up of both
socially-defined and biologically-created factors.
This makes it distinct from the definition of the biological female sex, as
both males and females can exhibit feminine traits.
Traits traditionally cited as feminine include gentleness, empathy, and
sensitivity, though traits associated with femininity vary depending on

location and context, and are influenced by a variety of social and


cultural factors.

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