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Originally Posted by djchameleon
I feel like it affects guys more because that's the way society has it set up. You rarely see a female that likes a guy go up and approach him. We are expected to take that role and go over to approach them. It takes confidence to do that it's not even about being dominant vs. being submissive.
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It is society that dictates how we interact with other people. I also put the blame onto stereotypes and religion, particularly christianity.
Guys are expected to be masculine and do all the things men are supposed to do, like play sports and drive the girl around. Sports are something that society expects men to do, like football. Just how much emphasis is placed on football? Aren't all the cool guys in the football team?
Also the stereotypes, if you play computer games then you are a nerd/geek; if you read lots of books ... you get the idea.
People even get judged by their looks. Do you wear black clothing? What about wearing glasses? Long hair?
Religion is something that also dictates how we act. Christianity says that men are the carers, providers, the leader of the house and they must be masculine; while women must take the submissive path, looking after kids, helping their husband, ect.
Why is there still a glass ceiling?
Ever noticed that there is a tonne of ads for women about being beautiful and 'perfect'?
Ever noticed that in romantic movies, you get a nerdy guy who gets lucky with a hot girl? Never the other way round ... with exception to Shallow Hal.