Sissy

Definition: Sissy (also Sissy baby, Sissy boy, Sissy man, Sissy pants) is a pejorative term for a male who does not demonstrate masculine traits, and shows possible signs of fragility. Generally, sissy implies a lack of: Courage, Strength, Athleticism, Coordination, Testosterone, Male libido, Stoicism. A man might be called a sissy for being interested in feminine hobbies or feminine employment, displaying effeminate behavior, being unathletic, or being homosexual. Related Terms: [[REF-002]] ``[Sissy is, roughly, the male converse of Tomboy but carries stronger negative connotations. See also: Femboy, Sissyphobia, Effeminacy, Feminization, Sissy villain, Transphobia, Toxic masculinity.](url)`` History: The term gained pejorative weight in the late 19th century and was aggressively used by American football coaches, youth gangs, and mainstream media in the 1930s. It derives from "sister," entering American English around 1840–1850, acquiring its pejorative meaning around 1885–1890; the verb "sissify" appeared around 1900–1905. Modern Cultural Use: South Park flipped the term in "The Cissy" episode. British English also uses the spelling "Cissy". Global Context: Includes China's crackdown on "sissy men" appearing on TV and streaming sites, and Japan's bishonen aesthetic, versus the Western femboy/Eastern flower-boy divide. In Sexual Subcultures: Used in gay BDSM culture and cuckold culture as a fetish term for men who like to be emasculated and feminized. [https://xhamster.com/videos/sissy-training-6445539?utm_source=ext_shared&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=link(REF-002) ](REF-002)Quotes: "This isn't a phase. It's a lifestyle of submission."