Why is it that a short haired woman is more socially acceptable than a man wearing high heels?

by bodaishinboy Posted 2012/07/02 01:16:56

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I have seen countless pictures of women with short hair who are hailed for their beauty or fashion forwardness. While men who would dare to deviate from the mold risk being ostracized. It is generally accepted that women don't have buzz cuts and men don't wear high heels. So why is it that when women stray from the norm no one really bats an eye. Point and case, no one would accuse the woman pictured of being a lesbian (I don't think), but for the guy many might question his sexual preference. Any takers on why?

I personally love the guy's style minus the hand bag, but that aside I'd
rock that look all day, and as for the woman, I think she beautiful and
were I single, I would jump at the opportunity to date her.

To me, they both have an equal degree of deviation from what is typically socially acceptable for appearance.

Amber Rose

Adrian Buckley 2012/07/29 10:05:17

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I think its more socially acceptable because women just do it with out worry and no one would dear tell a women with short hair that she looks bad or that having short hair is unacceptable, and besides women have been sporting short hair for some time now. But men in heels is somehting that you don't see all the time because most men are affriad of what society thinks of him if he were to wear them in public. If more men who wanted to wear heels just did it and became more visible to society then i would suggest that it would be more acceptable. just my thoughts.

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bodaish... to Adrian ... 2012/07/29 13:37:42

Interesting. I never thought about it that way. Good point.

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John Duffee 2012/07/12 23:01:32 (edited)

High heels are an admission that one will be physically useless, which is something that a man cannot admit to without being somehow physically handicapped in our culture.

Women have had short hair as an option at various places and times throughout history, several of which predates the abolition of slavery in the United States alone.

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bodaish... to John Du... 2012/07/13 12:54:30 (edited)

Are you aware that the term "Well Heeled" originated when wealthy men roamed the streets in high heels. Men also wore tights wigs and makeup. These men where the movers and shakers of their time.

Case and point.

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Pat 2012/07/09 08:57:28

You know, women were not always allowed by custom to have their hair short. Their hair was their "crowning glory". Women who had short hair would make people think she may have had to sell her hair for money. Women who started cutting their hair in the roaring twenties were consider cheap and low.
High heels on the other hand are traditionally women's wear. I could see men in some kind of platform type shoe. I mean really, if a guy wants to wear high heels who am I to try to stop him. He should do what he wants.

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bodaish... to Pat 2012/07/10 06:19:42

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That's pretty much how I feel.

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David William 2012/07/02 07:53:46

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Honestly, I don't think we should care. But even as a lefty nut, if I see something that I don't usually see, I will judge it. I won't judge it harshly, probably even positively, but I WILL notice,... it would be unfair to ask me not too. I feel that the staring eyes of strangers might make you feel overly persecuted, which I suspect is why you feel that people are looking down on you. People notice difference, it's not a bad thing, it's just a human design characteristic.

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bodaish... to David W... 2012/07/02 12:52:52

Good point. Thanks for the input.

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ZB 2012/07/02 04:44:47

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I've been asking similar questions for years now. The only thing I ever seem to get back as an answer is that that is how society is today. Men are supposed to be masculine and manly all the time. A woman rocking male fashions or styles are considered to be trying to be more "manly", whatever the hell manly is anymore. As for the pics, love the look on the girl, the guy needs to lose the purse and the scoop neck shirt. A different shirt showing less chest would have been more complimentary, IMO.

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bodaish... to ZB 2012/07/02 04:52:25 (edited)

Minus the purse I think the guy is pretty masculine looking. He's clearly not trying to pass himself off as effeminate and comes off as confident. I guess I need to start making more outings in heels. LOL

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C-ZAR™, Emperor of the PHÆT 2012/07/02 03:16:58

Because...she's a WOMAN

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bodaish... to C-ZAR™,... 2012/07/02 03:20:55

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So girls get a pass because they are girls?

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C-ZAR™,... to bodaish... 2012/07/02 03:24:56

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Yes, I mean you can wear them if that's your thing, since it's not the norm, you'll probably be called a cross-dresser, or Transvestite, or people will think you're gay if you are not

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bodaish... to C-ZAR™,... 2012/07/02 03:41:05

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I doubt anyone would call me gay, maybe crazy but not gay.

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C-ZAR™,... to bodaish... 2012/07/02 03:45:18

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Heels look hotter on girls anyway, lol
sorry dude

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bodaish... to C-ZAR™,... 2012/07/02 03:46:57

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I couldn't agree with you more on that one.

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L1 2012/07/02 02:51:44

The way a culture is, can be why it's like that.

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bodaish... to L1 2012/07/02 02:56:48

True enough.

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Flamingolady 2012/07/02 02:34:25

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bodaish... to Flaming... 2012/07/02 02:56:15 (edited)

Ouch. Sorry for being so harsh earlier. I'd just like to hear the logic behind your opinion.

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Flaming... to bodaish... 2012/07/02 13:01:16

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It's like this. Short hair on a woman may be because she does not like her hair longer. It may be easier to care for, etc. But a MAN in HIGH HEELS, how the hell does one explain that??? Not to mention how STUPID it looks???

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bodaish... to Flaming... 2012/07/03 05:38:09 (edited)

Much like your example with the woman, the man may not like wearing flat shoes. He may just want to stand a little taller or whatever. But a WOMAN with a BUZZ CUT to me that's a haircut primarily reserved for male military recruits.

The point being made here is that the inverse could be said as well. And finally thanks for elaborating on your opinion.

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Adrian ... to Flaming... 2012/07/29 10:00:47

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A man in high heels is easy to explain. I wear high heels cause I want too. I like the look of the ones I have. I feel comfortable in them and I'm sure like women, other men that wear heels would feel somewhat the same.

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Flaming... to Adrian ... 2012/08/08 03:06:51

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Adrian ... to Flaming... 2012/08/08 12:17:05

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Well. Regardless of your reply I really couldn't care what other people think about me when I wear heels and the clothes that I wear. Nor do I care what women do. But my reason for wearing heels just out of interest is because I have seen enough death as A paramedic over the years to realise that life is short and only I have control over my life. When I'm old and on my death bed Ican say I did what Iwanted to do and am proud of it including wears shoes that I like.

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bodaish... to Adrian ... 2012/08/09 00:40:44

Amen to that!

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sockpuppet 2012/07/02 02:15:41

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I think it's because a woman looks feminine and serious, almost any way you present her,
while a man just looks camp and silly in women's clothing.

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bodaish... to sockpuppet 2012/07/02 02:23:37

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Thanks for responding to my question.

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