To clarify : “strength of character”
I don’t even understand the question, really.
Strong in character. Not powerlifter. I added a note to clarify.
I honestly thought my meaning was obvious.
I still don’t get it. Are you asking if Sigourney Weaver in Alien is manly? If so, no
Sorry, genuinely trying to understand here. So are you saying “in movies, women who have strength of character are also shown as being ‘manly’ (big muscles, punches people, etc). Is that how it really is?”
If that’s what you’re asking, I don’t think it’s true. Some movies have women of very strong character, who are physically weak, pacifist, etc. And some movies have women that have strong characters and are physically strong, cabable of violence, etc. And some movies have women who are douchey, flawed characters who can be physically strong.
I’m not sure I see any correlation between strength of character and physical strength, or propensity to violence, for either men or women. It’s more of a genre thing - in action movies men and women are more likely to be physically tough, and in political dramas they’re more likely to be physically weak. And there will be a mix of people with “strong character” and people with flawed or weak characters.
This was very well said! But reading through this thread it looks like OP is saying they look manly, not behave manly (I genuinely don’t know what put that in their head)
I don’t know what you mean, but I do find it silly when a 100lb Harley Quinn is kicking the crap out of 200lb men with guns and riot gear. At least if you get a muscled up woman, it’s more believable
Right, Xena is a much better ideal of a physically strong woman, plus has integrity, character, compassion that Harley Quinn can’t even dream about.
I don’t think aggression and punching people are manly traits but ok. And I quite like muscular women, it’s damn hot.
Check out the film Gravity. I would call Sandra Bullock’s character strong, but she’s not “manly” at all.
Will do. Thanks.
What would you call feminine strengths?
Regular strengths, but in a feminine person
I don’t think there are inherently masculine or feminine strengths
I don’t think strengths have inherent gender.
Maybe the most muscular people are men, but that doesn’t make muscular women manly.
Strengths that women typically have more of than men might include compassion, encouragement, empathy, aesthetics, optimism, flexibility, networking, organization
I‘d go for that sneaky archer type. Works better with women imho
So… perception and finesse?
Yes. Did you notice men’s perception? If it’s not moving we can’t see it.
You are conflating strength of character with masculinity? Why?
The answer to your question is no. Women are people, men are people. I think to some extent maybe physical fitness in anyone (anyone able -bodied) correlates with persistence and impulse control, but physical and verbal aggression correlates with a lack of impulse control and lack of empathy. So negative association with strength of character, in anyone male or female or other.
Serious answer: No, its a casting choice.
What you will see in the real world is that muscular women who arent on PEDs will be confident and likely not introverts because unless your taking testosterone, steroids or other hormone altering treatments it takes a LOT of work for a woman to look muscular and unless they are training at home are generally working out in a very male dominant environment where not taking shit off others is the norm. Shy and demure girls dont tend to gravitate to weight lifting.
Consider the movie “Legally Blonde”.
Is that in the vicinity?
Thanks for the serious answer.
Now that I have your serious attention.
What characterizes feminine strength?
I’m assuming that it’s different from masculine strength.
I’m assuming that it’s different
…why?
What is considered masculine or feminine is largely a cultural thing. It was once manly to wear skirts (kilts) and dresses (robes) and knit and sew, some places it still is.
A strong person (character trait) is someone who is willing to stand their ground for what they believe is right despite overwhelming pressure, be willing to admit it when they are wrong and flexible enough to adapt when the situation changes.
Sometimes that means you must fight and kill, but talking and listening (often seen as feminine or weak) usually gives better results.
Edit: At some point in my life I will learn to spell things correctly!!!
Talking and listening. “Sensitivity”. “Receptivity”. Those could be called feminine strengths.
Eh, only because society emphasizes them when raising women, just as aggressiveness is emphasized for men. In both cases it is trained for the most part.
There is always natural inclination, but that is often overridden by how you are raised and the experiences you have throughout your life.
Ah, nature vs nurture. I’m with nature here.
Are we allowed to downvote stupid questions in this community, or is it like the unpopularopinion one?
Your bar on what constitutes stupid might be … stupid.
As it should be
