Masculinity is seen to be the trait which emphasises ambition, acquisition and wealth. Whereas femininity is seen to be the trait of caring and nurturing behaviours. However these days people challenge these older views using things such as social media and political movements. This has led to these views changing overtime meaning women can also be seen having those masculine traits and men can now be seen having those feminine traits. One large aspect which has challenged these views is photography from photographers such as Claude Cahun and Cole Ndelu.

In photography masculinity and femininity can be challenged for example by dressing a woman in a males suit it challenges the idea that women are able to wear masculine clothing. This is also challenged by men putting on makeup it shows that men can also be feminine like women.