Girly girl
Encyclopedia
Girly girl is a slang
term for a girl
or woman who chooses to dress and behave in a traditionally feminine
style, such as wearing dresses, blouses and skirts, and talking about relationships and other activities which are associated with the traditional gender role
of a girl.
Slang
Slang is the use of informal words and expressions that are not considered standard in the speaker's language or dialect but are considered more acceptable when used socially. Slang is often to be found in areas of the lexicon that refer to things considered taboo...
term for a girl
Girl
A girl is any female human from birth through childhood and adolescence to attainment of adulthood. The term may also be used to mean a young woman.-Etymology:...
or woman who chooses to dress and behave in a traditionally feminine
Femininity
Femininity is a set of attributes, behaviors, and roles generally associated with girls and women. Though socially constructed, femininity is made up of both socially defined and biologically created factors...
style, such as wearing dresses, blouses and skirts, and talking about relationships and other activities which are associated with the traditional gender role
Gender role
Gender roles refer to the set of social and behavioral norms that are considered to be socially appropriate for individuals of a specific sex in the context of a specific culture, which differ widely between cultures and over time...
of a girl.
History
The term is sometimes seen as a term of disdain or abuse. Use of the term in a more positive light is also seen.See also
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- MarianismoMarianismo"Marianismo" is an aspect of the female gender role in the machismo of Latin American folk culture. It is the veneration for feminine virtues like purity and moral strength...
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