Posted by jay on January 6, 2004, at 3:41:39
In reply to 5 things that make a person appear feminine. » zeugma, posted by Omega Woman on January 5, 2004, at 2:14:50
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> There are many components of behaviour that account for Non male attributes, and none of them are related to having too much Estrogen or the Female Neurology.
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> 1. Shyness..This is a Neurodevelopmental disorder.
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> 2. Depression...Reduces interaction and testosterone,
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> 3. Right brain dominant...makes a person muddy, generous, trusting and overtly easy going.
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> 4. Sensory oversensitivity....This can be caused by numerous biological problems from infections to poor Thalamic relay.
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> 5. Male absence...No positive male influence and interest to the child creates identification with female traits..
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> thats just what I figured out recently, how many others are they ? Is eastern culture Homophobic or mediterranean ? Would'nt many italian men be considered gay for being so nice and emotional if they existed in Texas or Scotland or Germany ?
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> I think Homophobia is a problem which is stupid >and out of control. Someone made a good comment >recently that Homophobia is self defeating. If >it did'nt exist people would'nt get married to >escape the pressure and Gay genes would'nt >multiply through the population.
Hi...well, I'll give you some of my thoughts as a straight male. (Again..terminology I don't like using.)
Some of the recent research indicates that we all live in a "sexuality spectrum". Some people are just a little this, a little that. Many "straight" males won't admit to that, but much of that is likely internalized self-shame based on society's ideal of the whole "what should be male/female" think, and not veer from that.
That seems also why being bi-sexual is even more of a "social taboo". You don't easily fit into any of the neat little pockets society has drawn up and labels you. The sad part of all of this is the incredible amount of mental illness among the homo/bi-sexual community. I'd feel VERY down and majorly depressed if so many in society thought I was a "freak", or that I "will go to Hell" because I have "sinned".
Our thinking in N. America has gone to the "don't ask/don't tell" way, and is just as horrid because it still carries the myth that homo/bi-sexuality is "bad".Anyhow..just my .02 cents..
Jay
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