The_Face_of_Boo wrote:
1) Why do you think in our culture we have these phrases that clearly delineate what proper male behavior is, but we do not for female behavior?
Because, up to a few decades ago, our culture was predominantly patriarchal. Women were seen as useless baby-factories, while man were responsible for running the world. No one gave a sh** about women.
The_Face_of_Boo wrote:
2) If hypothetically we did commonly use phases like "be a woman about it," what kind of behavior would the phrase imply was needed and can you think of a situation where you would use it?
Judging by our society's patriarchal background, it would probably mean "shut up and bring me a beer. You b*****s ain't allowed to have an opinion."
The_Face_of_Boo wrote:
3) Can a woman ever really define what constitutes "a real man?" Or can other men be the only true arbiters of real manliness?
I define true manliness as having a penis, despite your sexual orientation (and despite any mutilations yoiu may have suffered). Being a highly logical individual with Asperger's syndrome (I refuse to use the term "aspie"), I have little patience for any meaning besides the biological one. In other words, and answering your question, biologists are the only "true arbiters of real manliness".
You made me think about some extreme Muslims in the last century..
I am very curious which your culture is.
I am afraid if you will blame me for speaking. Therefore please think I am a man.