Yes. I don't have a strong desire to be male but I've never really liked being female. Not so much biologically. Asides from being overweight, which is my fault, I don't exactly detest my body. I absolutely detest periods. But- it's more that I detest most of the social constructs of femininity. Or, at least the ones that seem to be the most popular.
I want to say at this point, that I'm not trying to criticize women who do embrace all this stuff. This is simply my own personal experience.
I never wanted to be a girly girl. I hated pink, I hated and still hate skirts and dresses, high heels, make up, clinging fabrics, underwired bras. They all feel like they're made to make you feel as uncomfortable and restricted as possible. I suppose they are to lure men in. Which I probably didn't like the sound of either- femme fatales or even just the idea of being so utterly dependent on a man seems massively risky. A lot don't seem all that dependable. Especially if they are chasing anything in a skirt. (That's not to say all are of course.)
I don't fit the delicate or petite look. I've always wanted to be strong. I guess there are representations of strong women out there- Amazons and the like. Lol. I'm not that strong but yeah, I've never wanted to be the type of women that seem most celebrated in this current era.
Really though- it depends on what you consider truly feminine or masculine I suppose. I think a lot of stuff is specific to the era. I'm just so grateful that we do at least live in an era where you can pick and choose more. Women aren't expected to wear corsets and long dresses when they climb mountains.
I'm not trying to say women aren't sexist towards men. It's probably even something kind of innate- what we find attractive. Still, I remember my Dad made an incredibly racist and sexist remark watching a tennis match once. I don't even want to repeat what he said but the match was between Serena Williams and another petite, blonde haired, blue eyed woman. It's just kind of depressing that- even in a top sporting contest, looks are the thing that are judged. My Dad compared the two and praised how beautiful and feminine this blonde woman was. I asked who won- Serena Williams- of course! Ok- you may not like the look of her muscles or whatever else but ultimately, they helped her win the match! Why has everything got to be a beauty contest?!! Again, I'm sure men feel similar pressures. This isn't supposed to be a- women have it worse. It's just my own disgruntled female perspective. Lol. I suppose, just like short men will complain, not all women have the bone structure to be petite and delicate.
