Tomboys and Tomgirls
Social norms and gender roles suggest certain qualities of individuals. Regardless of sexual preference, males and females can exhibit certain qualities opposite of their birth gender. The more common term of the two expressed in this blog post is tomboy. What is being suggested is that a male or female only exhibits qualities their gender is most associated with. So for instance, males in society are often to be seen as dominant and incredibly phyisically able. Society, though, will frown upon a male who has a feminine persona or is not as hard-working and able as most other males.
Let me take some time to discuss this topic further.
Tomboys.
^ from: (Amazon) - Rosie the Riveter can be the perfect example of a tomboy, since she represents blue collar work, which not many average females would take part in.
Tomboys suggest these are females not entirely into cute, girly things. This is actually a misconception. There are plenty of females who love dressing up femininely, shopping, wanting to flirt with males, wear the hottest of-the-moment fashions, enhance their looks with various makeup products, adore things that are cute and pretty, enjoy smiling and being super-sweet, and more. However, those females who consider themselves tomboys may be the ones who have a tough masculine side to them. Among other things- playing intense sports, being tough, and almost anything associated with most males in society. A popular example of what would be considered a tomboy concept would be Rosie the Riveter. Rosie the Riveter exhibited boyish character in getting women to join the blue collar workforce. A tomboy does not have to a lesbian or bisexual. It just means a female just is not into what most females are commonly into. There are even females who choose to look and dress in masculine style clothing rather than wear exclusively feminine fashion items while still identifying as female.
Tomgirls.
A Facebook friend of mine got me to think about the concept of a "tomgirl." If a tomboy is a female who exhibits masculine qualities, then a tomgirl is a male who exhibits female qualities. So a lot of things most females enjoy are what tomgirls love. A male who identifies as a male and has tomgirl traits may be more in tune with dressing up femininely or even being into things females usually are into. So a tomgirl may want to look good wearing feminine clothing or even applying makeup. He may even enjoy wearing clothing showing his body, legs, or feet in feminine ways. If one could, a tomgirl could wish he were prom queen or even make the female cheerleading squad at his school or college. Much like tomboys do not have to be homosexual or bisexual, the same applies to tomgirls. Because of social norms and gender roles, people would often frown upon a male who is girly in nature. A tomgirl is not seen as a real man to society.Is it Okay to Associate Yourself as Either a Tomboy or Tomgirl?
Some people do associate themselves as tomboys or tomgirls. Heck, some people even admit calling themselves a "pain in the butt" to others. So it is perfectly fine to think of yourself as a tomboy/tomgirl and even act in such ways. You can be male or female yet exhibit certain qualities unique to the other gender. It is all of what makes you unique as a person. Be a male who enjoys cute things and even wear the cutest clothes! Be a female who wears the cutest clothes but not be afraid of hard work or playing intense sports. Enjoy being yourself and having traits that make you YOU!Other Reading.
Here is kind of an article that expresses a lot of the points mentioned in this blog post:"Why girls can be boyish but boys can't be girlish" (CNN)
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