[Missed Miss]

I don't think it's as much us trying to copy you as it is the fact that we live in a society where it is respectable and great to take on masculine traits , but femininity is seen as a weakness.

Absolutely, Emily!! I was going to hit on that aspect of it, too. But, the thing is, why do guys feel they HAVE to give it up just because girls do it, too? And, how long before they give up wearing pants just because girls wear them, too?
Mom knows that I'd wear a skirt to play drums and tends to get her digs in about it whenever she can. I'd say, "Girls wear pants, why shouldn't I be allowed to wear a skirt?" She'd say, "Yeah, but they're GIRL'S pants!!" Like it makes a difference!!