Masculinity Vs. Femininity

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adjective referring to someone or something perceived as weak, effeminate, or cowardly

  • The traditional gender roles in society have led to the perception of men being sissified if they show emotion.
  • He was teased by his friends for being sissified and not wanting to play rough sports.
  • The bullies called him sissified for not wanting to fight back.
  • The company's decision to outsource jobs was seen as sissifying their commitment to the local community.