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Originally Posted by mixedmedia
It's not my intention to imply that we should forgo gender as a cultural construct, just that the question 'who are healthy male role models' doesn't necessarily have to be answered with 'a good male'
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I think you are reading the question differently. We are just speaking about who men and boys should view as a role model, but also who the men are that should be viewed as a role model. Women can certainly serve as a role model to men and boys, but in a much different capacity. That both boys and girls require role models of both sexes is not in doubt; what you seem to imply is that roles models of one gender can replace the other. Women can certainly be role models for femininity, or citizenship, or other good contributions to mankind or society as a whole. But as a role model for masculine behaviour and responsibility women lack requisite equipment. Women are no different of course; they seek equally powerful role models for their gender culture. We will never be an androgynous culture; the best we can do is seek to promote non-androgynous, gendered cultures which are positive, not regressive.
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What I do think is important is that children have relationships with good people of both sexes.
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Agreed.