Oct 25 2009
Poll: Feminine- what comes to mind?
I’ve wanted to do street interviews on this topic for months, but lack the time.
So, in the meantime, you are the guinea pigs.
How Would You Define Feminine or femininity?
(i.e. what comes to mind? )
Secondly:
Give one reason why women should ENJOY being feminine.
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Definition: Having a feminine air about one’s self.
One reason: Because Yehovah (God) has made us to be feminine and we should rejoice in that.
Blessings and Shalom,
Hannah
I think being feminine is not just about being frilly or girly, but about being confident in who we are as women and who God made us to be. We shouldn’t be worried about how the world defines women should look like, but should focus on what God cares about. We should enjoy being feminine because we are enjoying who we are…not who everyone thinks we should be.
Very well stated- agree 100%! Thank God we were not created with a cookie cutter!
Definition of femininity: upholding yourself with class, grace, and dignity, yet warm and charming enough to make those around you feel comfortable.
It’s a matter of combining strong principles and backbone with good manners
Reason: Because, if being feminine in one way or another is in your nature, then you should be able to express and enjoy who you are with no regrets.
My definition of femininity would be acting and dressing in a way that says, “I’m a woman, not a man”
Reasons (I can’t pick just one..) to enjoy being feminine:
God made us male and female….as hannah said, we should rejoice in that.
Women have so many more fashion choices and colors to use! As much as they say only real men wear pink, I tend to think women get away with it much easier.
No need to “wear the pants” in the family, so to speak… although some women may wish this were not so, I think it’s a blessing to not have it on my shoulders to be the main provider and protector.
I LOVE those shoes by the way, lol.
I would say my definition of being faminine would be that it’s an outward expression for a woman that distinctly displays the difference between a female and male. Particularly complimenting characteristics that only females have (Curves, bust, certian hair styles etc.)
And I would say my reason women should enjoy being feminine is that God has gifted us to be beautiful in our own unique ways from men, and those unique ways from men are the things men are attracted to (And vice versa. Otherwise, we might as well be men too!!). We get to dress in ways guys can’t (or shouldn’t)! In a world where looks matter, and the outside is judged, being feminine makes a huge impact on people (more often a positive one then not from what I understand).
I’d define femininity as the exact opposite of masculinity.
While men are tough, women are tender. If men are naturally firm, women should be naturally gentle. And if men are stalwart, women should be elegant.
One reason to enjoy being feminine would be the fact that we were created females. Just as masculinity has its implications, so does femininity. Men should rejoice in their masculinity because it glorifies their Maker. Women should do the same. We were created girls, but unless we are BEING girls, we aren’t really rejoicing in our femininity. I think we should enjoy it because that’s the key thing we’d do if we were really grateful to be women and if we were really delighting in our call and purpose.
I think heels are feminine.
Why should I enjoy this specific aspect of femininity in dress?
-they enhance my posture, and help me walk with grace and confidence.
– they’re really cute.
-they are exclusively female
Femininity is our identity as women. It portrays the opposite of masculine, but compliments it too. I had almost said, “The opposite of masculinity,” as the first definition, but that almost makes it sound like whichever way men lean, women must lean the opposite. I believe God made men to be masculine and women to be feminine, and they ARE complimentary opposites, but they aren’t switchable so that masculinity becomes feminine and femininity becomes masculine just because they need to be opposite to men. We (women) are ordered in the Bible to be modest in our apparel, and also to not wear men’s clothing. Femininity represents the role for which God created us.
Why should we enjoy being feminine? Well, I’m sorry that I’m not able to quote exact verses here, but in the Bible, and particularly the Psalms, I’ve found many verses that say things like, “I delight in your law,” “I love your law,” “Your law upholds me,” etc. God created us as women. He did so with a perfect plan in mind. So I have two reasons, that really come down to the same thing. One is contentedness. We’re women, we can’t change that. So we might as well do our best to understand God’s plan for us, which will, if we aren’t rebellious, ultimately lead to loving it.
The second is this: I mentioned those Psalms because it shows that we are called to not only submit to God’s law, but delight in it. Long for it. LOVE IT.
I might add that I think a girl is pretty, no, she is trip over my feet gorgeous, who dresses with self respect, modesty, and she isn’t concerned about using enough cotton about which I don’t think there is a worldwide shortage. This is true of my wife anyway. Modest, creative, gorgeous dressing is one aspect of true femininity I think. (check the spelling on that word…I don’t use it too often.)
Femininity: Both an outward AND inward quality of respect and submission, humbly embracing the role God has created women to fill. Femininity is not boisterous or “wild” in the way of speech, attitude, or dress; but careful with her words and characterized by a “the unfading beauty of a gentle and quite spirit” (1 Peter 3:4). This doen’t mean women ALWAYS have to talk quietly, but they should not be know for over-powering others with their words, talking over people, etc. Something that also comes to mind is loving children. Although a woman may not have children of her own, she still shows her femininity by loving and enjoy children. I believe that’s how God created us to be! Modesty is another aspect of femininity, because we are being obedient to God by dressing modestly. By dressing modestly we show submission to the Lord and respect to the males around us.
Why we should enjoy it: That’s the way God designed us to be! I find that there’s great enjoyment in knowing that I am fufilling God’s role He has for me!
How would you define Feminine?
Dressing and behaving in a way that accentuates the grace and beauty of womanhood.
One Reason why women should enjoy being feminine?
It’s nice to look at .
Femininity is a mindset of womanliness, grace, gentleness, and poise that carries out into every aspect of life.
I want to be feminine because it reflects how my Creator designed me!
Yes I think Femininity is being graceful with her appearance, words, actions, and deeds. She dresses in a way that says she is a woman, she wears skirts and feminine tops, she is humble and does not become wrathful or angry or show her frustration with her words, she is honoring God with good works, and she is always aware of acting a in a godly way to be an example to younger girls.
I always think of a skirt or dress when I hear the word feminine too.
Feminine: The quality of being distinctively womanly in appearance, and attitude; having the dignified splendor of being a godly, refined woman with an air of being humble, but confident.
One reason why women should enjoy being feminine, is because it’s fun to revel in who God made us to be. We can let men be men, and be grace-filled and dignified about it. Hold them to a higher standard by refusing to cave in to the cheap ways of this world. Being feminine is about more than being a “girly-girl.” It’s about overlooking the shortcomings of others, displaying grace and courtesy towards them, and being someone whom the world perceives as different- living a godly life, a “counter-culture’ lifestyle compared to the world.
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How Would You Define Feminine or femininity?
(i.e. what comes to mind? )
When I think of femininity, the following words come to mind: beauty, grace, womanliness, comeliness, honor, a gentler kind of strength, dignity and confidence. Femininity is the perfect counterpart to masculinity.
Secondly:
Give one reason why women should ENJOY being feminine.
God made women to be women, not men. We get to enjoy the priviledges! Each sex is gifted with unique abilities and traits. I get to be exactly who I am because God knew that I was suited to be exactly who He made me to be.
Well said Hannah.
Feminine: Properly done it is to me not just having girly, non-masculine charactersistics, it is having the air of a lady. It is also an air of delight that simply comes with the kind of girls who enjoy being girls.
Ladylike is not what you do, it is how you do it.
There are some really interesting comments on my Facebook pertaining to this topic- some from another perspective.
Q: How would you define femininity?
A: Dressing and behaving in a way that is lovely and pleasing–both to God and to our fellow Christians.
Q: One reason why women should enjoy being feminine?
A: First off, because it should always bring us joy to glorify God and “beautify” the Gospel! Secondly, (and much more superficially) life is too short not to wear lipstick and heels!
Speaking of heels, those pink Louboutins are gorgeous! Why, oh, why do they have to cost five years of pay checks?
-Rachel C
Femininity: rejoicing in womanhood in a way that pleases God.
Reason: it just makes you feel good.
Christa,
I’m just wondering- why are you posing this question?
It’s for an article I’m in the process of writing.
I’ve a suspicion most of you who have answered this questionnaire practise feminine qualities as best you can. HOW ADMIRABLE! DON’T STOP!! The world could benefit from your example.
I’m glad to say that my wife exhibits many of the qualities you suggest.
Isn’t it a shame that more of us men aren’t masculine in a way that women find respectable?
Maybe Christa could run a questionnaire on how feminine women, such as yourselves, would define a “masculine” man?
I see femininity as the collection of qualities that are naturally more stronger in women, a gentle tenderness, delicateness, nurturance, emotional intuness, a sweet spirit that is not afraid to submit or surrender to a mans protection, provision, and leadership. I don’t see femininity as a lack of masculinity, all men and women are a mixed combination of both at different levels, but I believe a feminine woman has less of the masculine characteristics of strength, fearlessness, aggression, assertiveness, competitiveness, etc.
This is interesting to me because a co-worker of mine recently made the personal decision to nurture the feminine side of herself. She has always been pretty and charming, and as she gets older, her overreliance on those qualities as her calling card means she is feeling disconnected and vulnerable.
I watched as she made the effort to be more feminine–by flirting, talking to the men, talking about herself as a wife and mother, etc., and it hit me–to embrace femininity is to let go of always being the alpha. Flirting is aggressive behavior, as is too much talk about oneself, and striving to be the center of attention. Her misdirected efforts to be more feminine actually made her seem less so.
“A gracious woman retains honor, but ruthless men retain riches.” Proverbs 11:16. The mark of a truely feminine woman is graciousness, and a good-spirited generousity; generousity with her words, time, attentions, material wealth, smiles, laughter, counsel, listening ear, love, compassion, and everything within her creative power to make this world a more beautiful place.