Gender & Culture - Page 3

Alex · 08-01-2007, 07:50 PM

Well, I'll admit to thinking differently about crying from physical pain versus emotional pain.

Not that physical pain can't lead to crying, just that not all pain should result in it. But I don't think about that in a gendered way. Then again, I enjoy a little pain now and then.

Kevy Baby · 08-01-2007, 08:00 PM

I wished I (emotionally) cried more often as it usually provides such an inevitable comfort/release when I am done that allows me to better work through the issue at hand.

I don't cry over pain - it is just not what my body needs.

scaeagles · 08-01-2007, 08:01 PM

Not a crier. When I'm hurt, I get mad. When I'm sad, I withdraw.

scaeagles · 08-01-2007, 08:31 PM

Actually, I punch him where he got hurt and call him a wuss and tell him he gets no food until he can do better.

But I couldn't post that.

Gemini Cricket · 08-01-2007, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by scaeagles

Actually, I punch him where he got hurt and call him a wuss and tell him he gets no food until he can do better.

That's better.

alphabassettgrrl · 08-01-2007, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by blueerica

I've always considered myself very fortunate that a good portion of my friends don't require an adherence to one stereo type or another.

One of the topics I had considered was the male taboo of displaying emotion... how little boys are told not to cry. It always seemed strange to me, and yet "boys don't cry" is so ingrained into our culture. Boys are told to "toughen up." Why?

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Originally Posted by scaeagles

I always tell my son tough doesn't mean you don't get hurt or you don't cry, it means you're willing to keep going and try again.

This gives me hope for the future.

blueerica · 08-15-2007, 11:02 AM

Yikes, I thought I had it all set up for my next research paper. Research done, outline written.... and now I'm considering a topic change. Again, back to gender identity. I was going to do a paper on the repercussions of legalized prostitution. Now we're talking about gender, genetically speaking, chromosomal issues...

Maybe I can combine the topics. Transgendered prostitution?

Am I just a glutton for punishment

Prudence · 08-15-2007, 11:20 AM

Transgendered prostitution could be interesting - especially looking at the clients. Are straight johns hiding their latent homosexuality? Are gay johns trying to combine their personal preference with a societal norm? Are transgendered prostitutes just cheaper and the johns are desperate and broke?

Kevy Baby · 08-15-2007, 11:23 AM

Could give you an excuse to interview Eddie Murphy!

Ghoulish Delight · 08-15-2007, 11:31 AM

How about a paper on "Lesbian Nazi Hookers Abducted by UFOs and Forced Into Weight Loss Programs"?

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Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	Well, I'll admit to thinking differently about crying from physical pain versus emotional pain. Not that physical pain can't lead to crying, just that not all pain should result in it. But I don't think about that in a gendered way. Then again, I enjoy a little pain now and then. Last edited by Alex : 08-01-2007 at 08:12 PM.
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Kevy Baby Chowder Head Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Yes Posts: 18,500	I wished I (emotionally) cried more often as it usually provides such an inevitable comfort/release when I am done that allows me to better work through the issue at hand. I don't cry over pain - it is just not what my body needs. __________________ The thing about quotes on the internet is that you cannot verify their validity. - Abraham Lincoln
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scaeagles I LIKE! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,819	Not a crier. When I'm hurt, I get mad. When I'm sad, I withdraw.
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scaeagles I LIKE! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,819	Actually, I punch him where he got hurt and call him a wuss and tell him he gets no food until he can do better. But I couldn't post that.
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blueerica Nueve Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 6,497	Yikes, I thought I had it all set up for my next research paper. Research done, outline written.... and now I'm considering a topic change. Again, back to gender identity. I was going to do a paper on the repercussions of legalized prostitution. Now we're talking about gender, genetically speaking, chromosomal issues... Maybe I can combine the topics. Transgendered prostitution? Am I just a glutton for punishment __________________ Tomorrow is the day for you and me
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Prudence Beelzeboobs, Esq. Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Gavel - I haz it Posts: 6,287	Transgendered prostitution could be interesting - especially looking at the clients. Are straight johns hiding their latent homosexuality? Are gay johns trying to combine their personal preference with a societal norm? Are transgendered prostitutes just cheaper and the johns are desperate and broke? __________________ traguna macoities tracorum satis de
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Kevy Baby Chowder Head Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Yes Posts: 18,500	Could give you an excuse to interview Eddie Murphy! __________________ The thing about quotes on the internet is that you cannot verify their validity. - Abraham Lincoln
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Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	How about a paper on "Lesbian Nazi Hookers Abducted by UFOs and Forced Into Weight Loss Programs"? __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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