God created men and women differently- anatomically, horomonally- I don't know what else- I hated Biology class. Do these differences put up fences around us? Am I best suited for something that a man isn't because of my gender?
I've always been outspoken. The verse about women having a gentle and quiet spirit makes me nervous. In school I always had tons of questions. I loved to learn the why behind things, and I wasn't afraid to ask. My mom tells me that she got extremely frustrated by all of my why's. I've always wanted to be in the front of the class/ in the front of the pack. I was never accused of being a follower. This obviously has good and bad consequences.
My dad didn't get any boys to do manly stuff with. I tried to fill in when possible- watching football, talking politics, shooting hoops, lifting heavy stuff, etc. I really enjoyed all of that stuff and still do.
My older sister on the other hand wasn't interested in any of that stuff. She played with dolls until she was old enough to babysit. And babysat until she was old enough to have her own kids. She has 5. She loved shopping at Laura Ashley with my mom and wearing big bows and flowery stuff.
Growing up in the south around Country Clubs and private schools, there was always this tension of knowing that it was considered more feminine to giggle a lot, not have a strong opinion, and to look manicured- yet I had a natural pull towards other things that were stereotypically not girly. Don't get me wrong. I had lots of boyfriends and liked to play with dolls. But there was this desire to start stuff, learn stuff, and lead stuff- rather than meekly follow.
How do I stay true to who God made me to be and be submissive at the same time? I know that its possible. I'm just wrestling through where the line falls.
Have we followed these social norms that tell us what is feminine and masculine that God did not intend? Or are these norms the fruit of His creation?
I've always been outspoken. The verse about women having a gentle and quiet spirit makes me nervous. In school I always had tons of questions. I loved to learn the why behind things, and I wasn't afraid to ask. My mom tells me that she got extremely frustrated by all of my why's. I've always wanted to be in the front of the class/ in the front of the pack. I was never accused of being a follower. This obviously has good and bad consequences.
My dad didn't get any boys to do manly stuff with. I tried to fill in when possible- watching football, talking politics, shooting hoops, lifting heavy stuff, etc. I really enjoyed all of that stuff and still do.
My older sister on the other hand wasn't interested in any of that stuff. She played with dolls until she was old enough to babysit. And babysat until she was old enough to have her own kids. She has 5. She loved shopping at Laura Ashley with my mom and wearing big bows and flowery stuff.
Growing up in the south around Country Clubs and private schools, there was always this tension of knowing that it was considered more feminine to giggle a lot, not have a strong opinion, and to look manicured- yet I had a natural pull towards other things that were stereotypically not girly. Don't get me wrong. I had lots of boyfriends and liked to play with dolls. But there was this desire to start stuff, learn stuff, and lead stuff- rather than meekly follow.
How do I stay true to who God made me to be and be submissive at the same time? I know that its possible. I'm just wrestling through where the line falls.
Have we followed these social norms that tell us what is feminine and masculine that God did not intend? Or are these norms the fruit of His creation?
posted by Amanda at 11:12 AM
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"Am I best suited for something that a man isn't because of my gender?" Hmm.. I'd like to chew on that one. I'll get back to you on that.
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