To me the definition of true masculinity - and femininity, too - is being able to lay in your own skin comfortably.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
We're in a world where masculinity, especially with these big spectacle movies, is often pushed by rippling six packs and forcing an image down someone's throat trying to prove masculinity. Whereas I think true masculinity comes from having a strong sense of self.
For me, masculinity is about control, and femininity is more of an embrace, the art of listening. It's very inspiring to explore the shadows of masculinity and femininity, and the tensions between both, and the place of women in the world right now.
Masculinity is a terrible problem, as we construe it and shape it.
For men, being too put-together implies femininity.
For me, there's nothing more masculine than when I'm completely in control of my body and can call upon my body to do whatever I want it to do.
Masculinity is not something given to you, but something you gain. And you gain it by winning small battles with honor.
As far as I'm concerned, being any gender is a drag.
Gender is a way to hide from the simple truth we all tell: 'Hey, I'm here, I have a body.'
Masculinity is what you believe it to be. I think masculinity and femininity is something that's very old-fashioned. There's a whole new generation of people who aren't defined by their sex or race or who they like to sleep with.
I think masculinity is bravado against the mystery of the universe of women. It's just a fear of not knowing what women have that's so powerful. It's this shield they put up to try to get closer.