Topic > Brady article: What makes femininity? - 1002
They don't want to be housewives. They don't want to dress up in skirts and blouses, wear heels and tights or anything like that. It's not suitable for them. There are women out there who like to have tattoos all over and short hair. Short haircuts will always be associated with the male gender, so when women cut their hair this way, they will always be asked; “Are you sure you want to look like a boy?” Tattoos are also associated with the male gender because males are often seen with tattooed sleeves, while women who also get tattoos on their arm can be seen as “seedy”. Anything that doesn't conform to feminine standards will be seen as masculine and she will be considered less than
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