Masculinity and Femininity:

Difference and Gift

Sister Jane Dominic Laurel, O.P.

Dominican Sisters of St. CeciliaNashville, TN

MARRIAGE

INDIVIDUAL

SOCIETYFAMILY

INDIVIDUAL

SOCIETYFAMILY

MARRIAGE

WOMAN WITHOUT

HER MAN

IS NOTHING

•Independent

•Competitive•BOND shoulder-to-shoulder

•Action-oriented•Physical

•Relationship-Oriented•Cooperative•BOND face-to-face

•Communication-oriented•Verbal

FATHER MOTHER

Attitudes and ways of being are learned.

If there is a lack: Father wound and/or Mother wound

Different is GOOD.

Difference is the foundation for:attraction revelation disclosure

Mutual-affirmation Mutual-growth

RESPECT ~ LOVE ~ INTIMACY

~ Pursuer~ Cherished Prize

WARNING SIGNAL : SHAME

~ He needs to know he can do it. ~ She needs to

know she is worth it

MAN WOMAN

~ Provider

~ Protector

~ Moral Educator

~ parasite

~ predator

~ pervert / moral corruptor

~ Nurturer

~ Encourager

~Captivating Beauty

~ nagger/ manipulator

~ demeaner/

Gossip girl

~ seductive sex object

MAN WOMAN

1. Sexual Fulfillment

1. Affection & Attention

2. Recreational Companionship

3. An attractive spouse

4. Domestic Support

5. Admiration

2. Conversation

3. Honesty & Openness

4. Family Commitment

5. Financial Stability