Does the appearance of masculinity/femininity give you that quality or are those qualities something internal?

Question

Is a look just fashion? Is masculinity/feminity something far deeper and more profound?

Answer 1

All comes from within...sorry, I am one of those weird people, lol.

Answer 2

My theory is that our images of femininity and masculinity are taught by environmental, personal experience, and sociological factors.

However, the DESIRE to set up a difference between the genders, any difference, is the deeper instinctual part; not the differences themselves.  

Answer 3

Deeper and more profound.

Answer 4

They're very distinctive traits. Appearence advertises them to a wider audience but fundamentally you have the quality based on genetic pre-dispositions  

Answer 5

What is masculine or feminine is culturally determined;  "interpretations" vary between cultures and over time (same as gender roles stereotypes).  This tells us that the associated behaviors/ traits/characteristics are learned, not innate.

Answer 6

I think it is both.  The way you dress and care for yourself expresses your mental attitude, but it also affects it.  I know that when I have pretty painted fingernails, nice hair and makeup, and a pretty dress on, I feel more feminine and attractive.  However, I also wear those things to reflect my mood, so in many ways, it's just a loop.