Quote from: tekla on December 09, 2012, 03:18:39 PM
It's not some random deal. American men rank physical fitness very highly. In order to be part of the group you have to keep up. Most mens activites with other men are physically based and often competitive at that.
I think you have a distorted view of masculinity. I doubt you have such a distorted view of femininity. If I was to say a woman who doesn't wear make up, high heels, have long hair, and conform to what media dictates a woman should be isn't going to be part of the group then you would say I am wrong. There are all types of women and men, correct?
I am starting to weight lift because it makes me feel good about myself. However, I know transmen who would rather not workout and would prefer to shop, watch stereotypical female oriented films, etc. They are still men and don't deserve to be ridiculed for that.
