Female Masculinity Since the structure of gender qualities has constituted much of our views, on a variety of issues, a number of people object to deviations from these rules. With this in mind, we will discuss why many people are discouraged from crossing traditional gender traits, and take a close look at parts of the article attributed to this article. In consideration of the Newsweek editorial (2008), the author clearly uses the following: lines to assert masculine characteristics, "I deal with lithe and charming women, I engage in duels and I rejoice of experiencing an exotic place [, and] well, maybe we need to get out” (as cited in Macionis, 2010, ¶ 2, 6). This demonstration, in my opinion, is defensive in nature and demonstrates the likelihood of difficulties in the past, due to his chosen profession. The most interesting thing is that I find a real contradiction in this comment; as the man seems to explain himself throughout the play, despite his best efforts to remain strong in his core values. It seems he wants to prove his conformity to conservative standards of what masculine conduct should be, whether through internal argument or community necessity, and sell his preferences as acceptable. When it comes to men in positions that are generally considered a woman's job, adverse conditions and societal pressures can easily explain the difficulties a man experiences in choosing such arrangements. For example, nurses are the main targets of this abuse. These professionals are generally seen as feminine, weak, homosexual examples of the male species, simply because of their employment preference. Many times, people ignore the fact that the qualifications required to be in the middle of paper are considered as being in line with a decent society. Men are considered unmanly when they deviate from these rigid guidelines and expectations of women have been formed equally and have similar effects. More specifically, as the examples given, for example female nurses and construction workers, indicate, men are discouraged from situations that involve feminine connotations. Alternatively, women are encouraged to meet these needs, but are ostracized when attempting jobs ostensibly designated as men's work, which in this case is very physically demanding. References Godwin, P. (2010, March 16). Women hammering construction barriers. Retrieved August 5, 2010 from FOX 5 SAN DIEGO: http://www.fox5sandiego.com/news/kswb-women-in-construction,0,4965974.storyMacionis, J. (2010). Sociology (13th edition ed.). (p. 336), Upper Saddle River: Pearson Education, Inc..