Metrosexual / Metrosexuality – How do you define it?

azilana7037
By azilana7037

The typical metrosexual is a young STRAIGHT man with money to spend, living in or within easy reach of a metropolis — because that's where all the best shops, clubs, gyms and hairdressers are. Enjoy shopping (appreciate upscale things like Gucci bags, Prada wallets, etc.), paying a lot of attention to his appearance, or being interested in design.

We need to find a term to describe ONE who crosses society's perceived (traditional) gender stereotypes regardless of their sexual preference.

Upon declaring a broader definition, we must then ask, Can a woman be a metrosexual?

In the future, I think the answer should be yes. Traditional stereotypes have prevented men from using practical women's roles and vice versa for far too long.

For fun, let the MEN take this test:

http://www.fuali.com/test.aspx?id=3e1a70da-05d4-4549-8643-ca42ec79376b

NOTE: This is not SCIENTIFIC MEASUREMENT of what kind of person you are. It’s all for FUN ;-P

By Cornellian• 13 Nov 2007 16:52
Rating: 2/5
Cornellian

Naah that's just the Texan cowgirl and Southern belle in ya :P

I'm not always right, but I'm never wrong :P - Garfield

By Scarlett• 13 Nov 2007 16:47
Rating: 2/5
Scarlett

nailing people with terminology...just doesn't feel right to do so..

hmmm guess I'd have to be a metrosexual when i was younger also...still am at times..still love to fish, play in the river, play in the dirt,and get dirty. BUT, I also love to dress up, wear heels and take care of myself..so does that make me confused??? probably...

By azilana7037• 13 Nov 2007 16:34
Rating: 5/5
azilana7037

It’s the society’s stereotyping about gender and sexuality - that lesbians, straight women, gay men, and straight men all fit a certain profile of appearance, interests, and behavior.

IMHO, there's no "right" or "wrong" way for a person to act or look based on her or his gender or sexuality. So basically, "metrosexual" is just a “TERM"...per se.

It is not enough to do your best; you must know what to do and THEN do your best.-W. Edwards Deming

By Cornellian• 13 Nov 2007 16:28
Cornellian

Well I always saw a metrosexual guy as a guy who takes really good care of himself like getting pedicures and manicures done, and just generally being really attentive of how he looks.

What do u mean by a "metrosexual woman" ? Do u mean a woman who doesn't take of herself well? So a woman who has alot of "male" habits ?

I'm not always right, but I'm never wrong :P - Garfield

By Gypsy• 13 Nov 2007 16:28
Rating: 4/5
Gypsy

I think a metrosexual woman is called a tom boy. I used to be one...kinda still am.

"You don't have to like me for who I am but we'll see what you're made of by what you make of me." Ani Difranco

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