Social Status For Men Vs. Women
Gender variance among men usually attracts more teasing, ostracism and violence than gender variance among women. Many sociologists who’ve studied this area of expertise believe this is because the female gender role and social status have been essentially devalued in conservative Western societies, and women traditionally been considered the lesser gender would have a male endanger his gender role and social status should he engage in gender variance. On the contrary, because the male gender role is usually praised and honoured in Western societies, women who engage in gender variance are tolerated and encourage because of their conversion to physical and social attributes which are more valued and appreciated in society.
The social status for men and women exhibiting gender variance may also include their occupation and their preference of male and or female friends. Men typically have limited choices when it comes to choosing occupations, but are socially accepted when they select occupations that are traditionally viewed as male or unisex. In recent times, more men have gone above and beyond the expectations of socially acceptable occupations and preferences. More men are becoming male nurses, receptionists and stay-at-home dads. However, women who typically have more of a say when it comes to gender variance have far-reaching differences when it comes to occupations and preferences. Women, in recent times, are becoming involved in areas of expertise that have been traditionally viewed as male such as woodwork, engineering, sports and furthering their social status as equally powerful as the male, whereas a male can't typically do this without experiencing some social pressures.
When it comes to friends, men usually experience some difficulties when having a preferred preference or only having mostly female friends. This is because they are viewed by others reducing or associating their gender identity and social status with that of other women who have been considered the less significant gender, and studies have concluded that family, friends and community play a large impact on one’s identity and gender conformity. On the other hand, women who befriend males or have mostly male friends are viewed in a different light, being seen as ambitious and courageous to label their gender identity and social status with that of other men.
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