Stand Up And Be A Man (Or Woman)!

Have you ever heard this phrase? What does it really mean when someone says, "Stand up and be a man... or woman?" Does it mean the same thing for both sexes? This saying is encompassed by many different things. Firstly, one needs to know what characteristics and values a man or woman should have in order to "stand up" and be one. Not to mention the fact that many lacked these positive role models growing up. Does this imply that a man is a wimp? Or that a woman should be more assertive? This phrase has both positive and negative connotations... So, let's do this RC style and break it down! We want to hear from you! Tell us your experiences when it comes to "Standing up" and being a man or woman.