There are females I've seen who are just not the image of femininity. Then, there are those who seem to be the model. The Southern Belle invokes the ultimate feminine creature.
I'm a "tomboy" at heart, very casual, outdoorsy, and more comfortable in jeans than a skirt, but still with a dab of Chanel No.5 behind my ears. Then again, I love to dress to the nines, wear the bling and be seen on the arm of my darling groom. I suppose this would be a societal sense of feeling feminine.
Culturally, I think my assertiveness and confidence might not necessarily be seen as very feminine, as these traits in women often get labeled in very negative, unflattering terms. But, I also prefer running skirts to shorts because I consider them more feminine, not simply a new "girl" trend.
Physically, besides the obvious curves, there is no doubt of my gender. But, "feminine" also implies a certain grace and carriage, and quiet command of all around her. I think I still tend to be a little tomboy-ish, even in spike heels, lipstick and mascara.
I think there's a difference between being perceived as "feminine" versus as "female," the latter seems to carry a rather negative connotation, especially in the South!
I don't associate what I do for work or pleasure as particularly gender specific, and I certainly don't tie my sense of self to my association with someone else.
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There are females I've seen who are just not the image of femininity. Then, there are those who seem to be the model. The Southern Belle invokes the ultimate feminine creature.
I'm a "tomboy" at heart, very casual, outdoorsy, and more comfortable in jeans than a skirt, but still with a dab of Chanel No.5 behind my ears. Then again, I love to dress to the nines, wear the bling and be seen on the arm of my darling groom. I suppose this would be a societal sense of feeling feminine.
Culturally, I think my assertiveness and confidence might not necessarily be seen as very feminine, as these traits in women often get labeled in very negative, unflattering terms. But, I also prefer running skirts to shorts because I consider them more feminine, not simply a new "girl" trend.
Physically, besides the obvious curves, there is no doubt of my gender. But, "feminine" also implies a certain grace and carriage, and quiet command of all around her. I think I still tend to be a little tomboy-ish, even in spike heels, lipstick and mascara.
I think there's a difference between being perceived as "feminine" versus as "female," the latter seems to carry a rather negative connotation, especially in the South!
I don't associate what I do for work or pleasure as particularly gender specific, and I certainly don't tie my sense of self to my association with someone else.
September 12, 2008 - 4:42pmThis Comment
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