THESE used to be MANLY in medieval times! But are now feminine? #dejatwo #dnd #fantasy #history

[Werevampiwolf]

That's why we call them a "pair of pants". Because each leg used to be separate

[markbaker]

Public displays of emotion were seen as manly.

Dudes are always weeping and distraught in old texts. Often shown as a positive thing. I remember reading a account of a crusader who fought around aleppo. Dude was always crying.

[Callisto]

The color pink and knitting too~

This shows how easy it is to influence people's perception of "masculinity". Or just perception and any nonsense beauty standard in general.

[ixelhaine]

It's interesting that one of the recurring themes is that it is not just "manly-turned-feminine" but "wealthy-turned-feminine".
Namely habits or styles needing disposable income or lots of time to maintain that seem to drift into being "unmanly"....

[skinni_the_PhBear]

In 9th grade, i learned that men originally wore high heels and long hair. There was a pic of a spanish king (I think his name was Phillip), amd our teacher spent 10 minutes explaining the heels and long curly hair/leggings. But the man was dripped out 😅😅

[JustShawn]

I still can't get over how this man looks absolutely majestic.

[CarlytheQueenofChaos]

Now make a video where you list things that used to be feminine and are manly now please, I'd be really interested in that too.

[selimbradleyy]

Us Native men STILL have long hair 😁 it's sad to see boys my age (teens + below) cut off their long hair.

[John-uyjx]

It’s funny about the heel thing because I wear cowboy boots; I once hit on a chick saying ‘hey nice shoes although I think my heels are better’ made her laugh pretty hard.

[TotallyNotARebel_]

"long hair is unmanly"


Penguinz0 preparing his rifle in the corner:

[jaq]

There is nothing wrong with kilts. I dont care that they resemble skirts. I'm proud of my heritage.

[Rachel-fisc]

Not just leggings and tight pants, but full-on tights with attached feet and everything. They were called hose.

[MistyNightASMR]

As a straight woman, I approve!

My husband looks great with tight pants; and judging from his old Facebook photos, he looks great with long hair, too!

I know our culture talks about "curves" on a woman but my husband has some natural curve to him and I love it! He was confused when I first told him I liked his curves, hahaha. Goes to show that sterotypes about gender are often social and not necessarily reflective of what it means to be a man or a woman.

[kittenfloof]

"what are some things that used to be considered manly but are now considered feminine?"

Hygiene

[atoucangirl]

fun fact: the roman toga was reserved for men, and considered peak masculinity.

[amethystimagination]

This one’s more recent but crop tops, in the 80s men used to wear them to the gym to get around the no shirt policy

[traumatizedcritic]

Cheerleading also used to be considered masculine and was male-dominated. In fact, a surprising number of recent U.S. presidents were high school and/or college cheerleaders.

Me 1 month later: Mum, my comment got more than 10 likes. I’m basically a celebrity!!!

[clarafyer_]

Makeup was also made for men originally! It dates back to tribal times, with hunting/battle paint, and stayed as a manly thing in ancient Rome, Egypt, the Elizabethan era and 18th century France. Pretty much everywhere it was used, it was a way to symbolize status and wealth!

[torieldreemurr]

"Didst thou see the Luminaire Duke's most recent display of his most grasped midsection and plump calves?"

"Slaughter, one surmises."

[Gladuos]

Your hair is manly af, bro. Very luxurious. 👍