In the past few days, I have twice been refered to as having some masculine traits. Both of these have been in the context of sport, the first being at a softball training session and the second being in the gym, from my personal trainer.
On both ocassions they have been in relation to something I was doing, "You hit like a guy sometimes" was one comment, the other from my personal trainer, during a boxing session, that "I didn't hit like a girl." When I asked what they meant by these comments, It was because I was a "big Girl", so I guess the reference is more to do with my size then my past life (the fact that the word girl is being used would tend to bear that fact out).
Questioning further, it became clear that it was the fact that I am relatively tall (5ft 10) and have good upper and lower body strength and broad shoulders (the one big hate of my life). It cannot be facial as my trainer always tells me I am pretty and I have lived stealth for the last 3 years without anyone, commenting on my appearance, my voice is fine and I have all the mannerisms down to a fine art.
The fact that I am a MTF TS, with a bone structure of such and remenants of muscle and strength driven by testosterone, explains why people may see masculine traits (Physically) in me.
So, I have got to thinking and pose a question for the people here: What makes a Woman masculine?
In genetic females, what indicators are considered to be traits of masculinity (and I guess Female body builders may be a good example), so what is a "Big Girl"?
I would be particualry interested in FTM's comments who obviously strive to get as masculine as possible, but start with the female bone structure.
Buffy
