Is it normal that i have trouble accepting my gender?

I’m not transgender, that’s not what I’m talking about. I am a female and I have mostly feminine qualities and traits but I have trouble accepting women’s obvious inferiority and my place as a woman.

When I look at men, they just seem to have so much diversity in character and so much worth sharing with the world. Where as women all seem very similar and often shallow. I see these female qualities in myself and in all other women.

Women have obvious mental and physical inferiorities and even though society has shifted to cater to and accommodate women, this is still a barrier that is impossible to overcome.

I know that the natural role of women is in the house and away from the public sphere but I don’t feel like I would be at all happy or fulfilled in that role. Yet I can’t go on pretending that women are equal to men and can achieve the same things.

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  • Aroura77

    obvious troll is obvious

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  • Meowypowers

    Clearly a guy wrote this. Likely an incel, probably penis issues. If this is how you need to lash out towards women, I honestly encourage it versus the alternative.

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    • Nope, I’m definitely a woman. Not really sure why every post that isn’t extreme feminism is thought of as a guy trolling.

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      • mauzi

        That it'snt true at all.

        Also, it is this:
        "I know that the natural role of women is in the house and away from the public sphere but I don’t feel like I would be at all happy or fulfilled in that role. Yet I can’t go on pretending that women are equal to men and can achieve the same things."
        That makes you sound like a guy trolling, because if you are in fact female, then how much women achieve is partly up to you.

        I'm sure there are men in the world at the same IQ and aptitude level as you. Do they all just whine about how they'll never be as smart or innovative as other men and so it's no use trying their best?

        You're basically saying "I don't need to use my brain and be a productive member of society, because men exist", and so you sound just as bad as all the insane feminists out there.

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  • mauzi

    So do something about it. Or are you just another guy trolling from the "female bad cuz feminism" bandwagon?

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  • Correct me if I'm wrong, but I'm getting an air of laziness from this post.

    It's easier to think that you'll never be as good as men, as smart, or able to achieve much of worth, than it is to actually rise up, put your mind to something, and put in the same copious amounts of hard work that men have had to to achieve the things that they have.

    "Misery is comfortable. Happiness takes effort." You remind me of an incel who'd rather sit at home, poisoning his mind with hyperbolic blackpill dogma than actually get out in the world and try.

    Yes, some of them are unattractive, which lessens their chances of getting women, but that in and of itself is not the reason for their involuntary celibacy.

    The reason, ultimately, is that they've given up, perhaps because they're afraid and beaten down.

    Either you can be stuck wading in a limbo of disappointment, or you can choose between a traditional role or doing something else.

    And if you are mentally inferior to the opposite gender, which is unproven btw, how much does that change? Most people don't reach their full potential anyway.

    You have to do your absolute best before you can know that you're not good enough. Although after that, you'll be surprised at what you can achieve.

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    • plutopurity

      Upvote.

      I was somewhat reminded of some discussion about incels I read sometime back. This post gives off the same vibes. The discussion said something about "It's easier to believe that you had no chance in the first place than to believe you failed at something."

      I did have some relation to the OP concerning biological differences but I mostly disagree. Those biological differences are so minor, especially in a more civilized environment. It's hard to say that just because you're female, you can't "achieve as much" or "be equal to".

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    • WarriorGene

      I can't stop laughing retardedly

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  • Ellenna

    This has been posted before, almost word for world ........boring

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  • McBean

    I don't think you are aware of this, but your post is trolling on an advanced level. All I can say is that you must have a resilient personality to bring out diversity in people. Go find female doctors, lawyers, professors, and whatever. Ask them what influences guided their path in life.

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  • WarriorGene

    Solution: Develop yourself. Learn to handle responsibilities. Read a lot. Do research into topics that interest you. Have great aspirations. Elevate your spirit. Practice sports. Adhere to a culture that helps you express yourself. Pick some domains that you like and acquire expertise in them. Preferrably they should mix well with your career. Shine like a star among ignorant people. It builds your character and enhances your personality traits. Also, it will attract people with similar levels around you and the environment keeps the inertia to protect you from falling.

    Warning: Do not look for trashy movements who claim to help you. They just undermine women and make them look like children, like an inferior group with special needs that beg for attention. They are a scam which work just like the "get-rich-quick" schemes.

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  • TheBlindInquisitor

    you kind of sound like me form seven years ago but on the opposite side of it.

    It was short issue and it mainly had to do with the fact that I was mainly around women for a majority of my life so it was more or less confusion.
    (I'm male by the way so you get the point)

    I'm not gay or transgender or anything but I assume that your seeing things as the sky is greener on the other side thing I'll say that it's not all that great being a male like you know that it's not that great being a female.

    Example you don't have to sign up for selective service I see that as a perk you don't have to worry about being drafted into a possible pointless war.

    I could go on and on but I'll say that you don't have it that bad there are problems sure but it could be worse.

    Example are you in the Middle East because I could see why a woman out there would wish to be a male because those dudes are shitheads.

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  • RoseIsabella

    You're meeting all the wrong women. Maybe you were raised around women who fit negative stereotypes, and you allow this to taint your view of yourself, and other females. You are an individual with free will, and as this you are free to refuse to conform to archaic gender roles.

    Try to spend less time in your head, and less time comparing yourself to others.

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  • RandomNumbers

    I will give to you the same advice i gave to myself a couple years ago, and it changed my life. If you are unconfortable with yourself, then mentaly create a character of who you would like to be and them gradually become her.
    OR
    you could do what ive done after i got tired of that and wanted something deeper and convert to a religion and dedicate yourself in it

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  • EternallyHis

    Careful, OP. Your trollface is showing!

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  • CocoUnit

    Giving you the benefit of the doubt and assuming you're not a troll (honestly don't know why people automatically think this), I wish to tell you that not only is it normal- it's probably a good thing. There's nothing wrong with wanting to be more than a minimum that you feel is expected of you.

    I know as a whole, society has evolved and women are now expected to do more than give birth and clean, but there really are still communities that see this as a form of completion. And that women are strange or special or stand out when they worry about things outside of their traditional roles. Some people still value these limits. And there are still a surprising amount of men (AND women) that just can not accept that women have more to them than what they have always been told be, to like, and to want. The argument that someone else made that "you don't see men whining about it" is not only irrelevant, but invalid. First of all, yes, men whine all the time. Second, men always had more opportunities in terms of pursuits, and were allowed more dynamic presences in the past. Just because things are changing doesn't mean everything is where it should be. Or that everyone accepts these changes. To think so is naive and dismissive. Plus, perhaps it's a family thing. Your parents and their parent's parents could have operated this way, and embraced a set of values that society not so long ago ultimately viewed as normal or proper. Or perhaps you just grew up with a circle that especially emphasized these things, or maybe you got called out once about it- triggering the concern. It's all possible. If you had said that you blame particular people for not pursuing your own interests and have decided not to do anything but vocalize your blame - then we could talk more about laziness. But all I see right now is you saying that you don't feel like you fit into a mold that has literally been shaped and forced for ages.

    Political discussions aside, and to actually address what you're asking rather than just voice an agenda, I'd like to say that I can relate. Maybe in a slighlty different way, but I essentially went through a similar issue when I was younger. Mine were probably more self-esteem based issues, but I used to worry that I wasn't "female" enough due to my interests. I like good make-up and high-heels as much as any girl- but that's because I love LOTS of things. These aren't reigning priorities. I used to be worried that my bigger interests leaned more on the masculine side of things. Which is honestly effing crazy because what does that honestly mean? It's just the way that society has brainwashed itself. I remember feeling once that I wanted to walk in men's shoes, and live in their world. Mostly because at the time, they were known to do such things, most kf the time. I wondered whether these things meant I didn't classify as a woman, and if a separate classification existed or something, because I totally didn't feel like a dude, and I didn't feel like NOT-a girl, but my interests were vastly different from my female peers. The thing is- I am a woman, and happy to be. Like you, I have mostly feminine traits, and never had an issue with my actual sex or sexual interests. Just my hobbies, my values, and what I wanted out of life. I am enlightened enough know to now how stupid it sounds, and that it isn't even a question whether women can want to have or do the same things as men without being abnormal, and that we really are who we want to be. But I was young and I had tons of thoughts that I honestly don't think were that unusual. But I think the fact that this was as little as 10 years ago says a lot. I also live and grew up in a rather urban setting with many diverse ways of living, in America, so it wasn't like I was completely ignorant or removed, either.

    The fact is that most people are shallow, and only have a basic set of interests. Man or woman. For ages, men were told to like things like fast cars and football, and women were told to like things like dresses and tea parties. Of course, everything is obviously more complex than that, but most people in our daily lives are pretty average. So not only are their interests probably going to be limited to begin with, they're probably only going to like what their "supposed" to. And probably without even realizing it. I always thought I was different, but the truth is- I'm really not. I just like things. All kinds. And I maybe just had a head start on realizing all that is out there. It may not be normal per other people's standards and I think it's only a bad thing in the sense that this type of insecurity still happens. But having more interests than your contemporaries only means that you're probably smarter. Not that something is wired incorrectly. And for those responding with things that suggest that you're not on the same page as them, or are bothered by the fact that you would even think the way that you think (like, omg): Literally nothing is ever black and white. I can think of 100 different psychological or sociological reasons as to why this was an issue for you that don't include my own expectations of the human race. I can think of a million different things that are actually wrong to question. Everyone has a unique concern in their lives, or compulsive thought

    And just as a potential disclaimer for others: I love men. I've had the great fortune of knowing many, many wonderful men (and women) throughout my life. REALLY awful ones too- but mostly good. While I'm not naive enough to believe that all people are really equal, or ever were (only that they should be), I choose to only dislike people who are actively hateful. My feminist ideas do not come from a place of general hatred, only improvement. I say that not to convince anyone, but because I value my ideas and don't want them to be misplaced or generalized by others.

    Hope this helps answer your question, and to help you realize that you're definitely not crazy.

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  • Grunewald

    OP, could you tell me what country you're from? If in the US, what state? I know that there are countries and places where women do face this issue.

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  • Ilikepoopingalways

    If you're a really "woman" you must read some fuckin books.. you're too dumb....seriously...

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    • Not sure why you’re acting so immature and defensive over this post. I’m just pointing out my observations.

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  • lc1988

    I feel like this was written decades ago...
    I don't know how other women are just content with popping out children and staying at home. Times have changed and it take two incomes...also I like knowing I have income on my own if things go south.

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  • brutus

    Its normal.

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  • Stupiddude

    I don't agree with the all females are the same point, but i do feel the same about everything else, i wish i was a guy naturally like i want that body and the male mentality,roles and social privilege.

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