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In a surprising turn, the mother addresses ideas about masculinity and femininity. She tackles contemporary gender dynamics where men yearn for “soft women” while projecting a default need for women to be nurturing and compliant. The irony of this desire amid complaints of “masculine women” exposes contradictions in societal expectations of gender roles.
The conflation of masculinity with success fosters an unhealthy narrative where men demand traits from women that they themselves do not possess. This critique encourages a reevaluation of traditional roles and the need for mutual understanding.