These connections are simply culturally constructed. Critical theories reject the idea that masculinity is dominant and femininity is subordinate. There should be no hierarchical relationship that places males “above” or “above” females. Furthermore, sexual orientation has no connection to gender identification, meaning that gay men are no more feminine than straight men and lesbians are no more masculine than straight women. One of the three key theories within critical theories of genre is standpoint theory. First, this theory is about the different ways we experience situations. Perception is key, have you ever been on a date and he had a great time and you're ready to call it a night? Second, standpoint theory focuses on the experiences we have had—our own lives are significant sources of “expertise.” You could say that women are more understanding of life and how it works because they interact in the male-dominated workforce as well as in our homes that are not so male-dominated. So women understand both the workforce and family better than men