5. Masculinity and Feminity

5. Masculinity and Feminity

1. Femininity

   • Looking after others and preserving of the values is important
   • Social relationships are important
   • Both men and women may sensitive and be warm
   • Everyone is expected to be modest
   • The father and mother are equally responsible for feelings and facts in the family
   • Boys and girls choose the same subjects at school and at university
   • Conflicts are resolved by searching compromises and negotiate with another
   • Almost all Scandinavian countries are feminine characterized countries

2. Masculinity

   • Material success and money are important
   • Men should have much assertiveness and show high performance
   • Women are caring, sensible, modest and be warm
   • In the family, the mother is responsible for feelings and the father is responsible for facts
   • Boys and girls choose different subjects at school and at university
   • Conflicts are resolved by being discharged
   • Germany, USA, Japan and Austria are masculine characterized countries