I just read this article.
http://m.runnersworld.com/womens-running/do-i-look-like-a-man?cid=socMOT_20141007_33080086
By coincidence this subject came up in a discussion I had with a dog walking friend last evening. Obviously, not having my surgery until my mid 50s meant that I had all those years of testosterone poisoning. She and I were talking about how masculine I am and how I felt as a child. She thought that I must have been very feminine as a child but as my cousin said when he found out that I am trans: "Wow, I never would have thought that of you. You were the biggest badass I knew growing up." And I was. And I still am and I am proud of it.
Masculinity and Femininity are social constructs that have nothing at all to do with a person's body/mind connection. As Lauren stated so much more eloquently than I can. When did being strong become a masculine trait? Man up? Don't make me laugh. Big strong professional football players, who are stronger and tougher than 99.99% of the general male population still have to beat up on woman to "prove their superiority." If that's "manning up" who would want to be a part of it.
I agree with Lauren as far as doing away with any gender reference relating to strength or weakness whether it be mental, physical, or emotional. Grow a set should refer to boobs and balls equally.
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