SUMMARY
In the reading, Gross expresses her appreciation and attraction to a “different” kind of man; a type she refers to as androgynous. The term “androgynous” refers to one who possesses both masculine and feminine qualities. According to Gross, androgynous men are vastly different from the “regular” type of men. However, it is important to note that it is not due to possessing different sex organs or being effeminate. On the far end of the masculine spectrum is the “all-man man”, the opposite of the androgynous man. The “all-man man” is heavily reliant on the women in their life, if there is a woman, to do the grocery shopping and concern themselves with the man’s nutritional health, as these are not the “all-man man’s” area of expertise.
Gross then goes on to mention that “all-men men” do not possess interests that align with her own, but notes that this difference is due to a cultural gap between the sexes. Gross then shares an anecdote of a doctor she was involved with. In the flashback, she recalls his expectation of her to serve him, as he silently motioned her to fill up his wine glass. But despite being appalled, Gross resisted acting in a …show more content…
However, this, again, does not mean that the androgynous man is effeminate or more likely to be gay. Gross then goes on to source studies and psychologists that support her argument (on the differences between androgynous men and “all-men men”). According, to the studies she quotes, high level of masculinity, and high levels of femininity, are often correlated with lower levels of intelligence and creativity. Based on an experiment conducted by Dr. Sandra Lipsetez Bem, on college students, “all-men men” were unable to show warmth and empathy towards the troubled subjects they were expected to console. Androgynous men, on the other hand, excelled at the task – comforted, listened, and gave solutions to the “troubled
In the reading, Gross expresses her appreciation and attraction to a “different” kind of man; a type she refers to as androgynous. The term “androgynous” refers to one who possesses both masculine and feminine qualities. According to Gross, androgynous men are vastly different from the “regular” type of men. However, it is important to note that it is not due to possessing different sex organs or being effeminate. On the far end of the masculine spectrum is the “all-man man”, the opposite of the androgynous man. The “all-man man” is heavily reliant on the women in their life, if there is a woman, to do the grocery shopping and concern themselves with the man’s nutritional health, as these are not the “all-man man’s” area of expertise.
Gross then goes on to mention that “all-men men” do not possess interests that align with her own, but notes that this difference is due to a cultural gap between the sexes. Gross then shares an anecdote of a doctor she was involved with. In the flashback, she recalls his expectation of her to serve him, as he silently motioned her to fill up his wine glass. But despite being appalled, Gross resisted acting in a …show more content…
However, this, again, does not mean that the androgynous man is effeminate or more likely to be gay. Gross then goes on to source studies and psychologists that support her argument (on the differences between androgynous men and “all-men men”). According, to the studies she quotes, high level of masculinity, and high levels of femininity, are often correlated with lower levels of intelligence and creativity. Based on an experiment conducted by Dr. Sandra Lipsetez Bem, on college students, “all-men men” were unable to show warmth and empathy towards the troubled subjects they were expected to console. Androgynous men, on the other hand, excelled at the task – comforted, listened, and gave solutions to the “troubled