-In the end, we get to see men sitting with opened legs and ladies, crossed legs.
In the patriarchal system, men display their superiority over women by taking pride in their genitals. This can be easily seen by observing their open-legged sitting position, so that their genitals can be generously presented to the whole world, as if they are saying, "I have what you don't have, therefore I'm the boss here!" Also, this could explain their competitive and aggressive nature in general as by sitting like this, they feel more comfortable and confident as they are stable with their feet firm on the ground. The wider their legs apart, the more territory they conquer, thus men are perceived as dominant, as compared to women.
Women, on the other hand, have been trained from young to sit cross-legged so to be more 'ladylike'. In this system, women are considered the inferior, or the outgroup of the XY-chromosomed creatures. In order to fit in and gain men's approval, they are encouraged to cover up what they 'do not have', as if they are reminded over and over again "Shame that you do not have that, now hide it!" By covering up, they automatically level up to be more 'manly' and respectable.In this position, they are less stable and thus they need to bring out their grace to compensate it and at the same time, attract men.
Really, it is an art to sit like a lady.
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LOL! How do you explain men loves to sticks out their chest? Why there's no "Shame on you do not have those, go hide it!" but the women hide what they have instead? ;-)
ReplyDeleteLOL! why, that's a very good question!! maybe because men are the master of the house (in the patriarchal system), by exposing their chest, especially if it's broad, they're showing how big they are. moreover, the chest is firm n' hard, they're not afraid of people hurting it. women's bosom, on the other hand, is soft and fragile. plus, they're weaker in physique n' often the prey to men. by exposing it, they're exposing to danger- there's nothing to protect their chest.
ReplyDeletebut of course, things are changing now, eh ;)
Hm..isn't that uncrossing legs and exposing their breasts may can exposed men weaknesses towards women-the strong urge for sex? Men want women to cover up to make sure they don't lose control and risk reputation and life mating with their friends' women. And their own women from other men too. Women can also exploit this particular weakness of men and get important positions in present days.
ReplyDeleteSo to protect their own ego and system, they want you to cover up! haha! ;)
hey, you have really good point :)
ReplyDeleteunfortunately, free sex is still in some ways supressed n' criticized in present day society. not all men are succumbed to the seduction; not all women are willing to give in to their needs just like that.
moreover, women are now men's equal thanks to the feminist movement. both sexes are competing fairly to achieve their goals.
the sitting position is now a tradition, or etiquette which originated from the patriarchal system, i guess...
I guess after making Adam, God knows what to fine tune when HE created Eve for a more refined creation!
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