(It should be noted that the survey responses came from a nationally representative. The study introduced stereotypically gendered traits via interests (for example, a preference for action movies versus romcoms) and then asked participants to assign household chores to each couple. Rather it asked people to look at vignettes describing fictional couples. Interestingly, however, the ASA study didn’t touch on physical appearance at all. And if that means having to proclaim yourself “the man” in a relationship, then so be it.īut how does one even figure out who the more feminine or masculine person in a relationship is? Physical appearance is obviously a major factor in how people initially pigeonhole you. If there’s a way to get out of doing the cooking and cleaning, I’m interested. However, this study made me rethink my views. During this time many a moron has asked me “who is the man?” Normally I have ignored these people. I’ve spent most of my relationship years in same-sex relationships.
