The Dandy Summary and Analysis

There are two types of dandy, according to the author, one for each biological gender. In both cases they are based on a heterosexual standard and lean upon the social conventions of the culture and time they are in for much of their power. Dandys are different.

The feminine dandy is a man who incorporates some feminine attitudes and ways that add to their appeal without destroying their masculinity. The male dandy knows how to show a woman a good time. The expert male dancer in some cultures makes a great dandy. Often enough, it does not lead to anywhere near sex but stimulates the feelings and is hands on, and plain old fun, allowing the man to exert powerful mastery and leadership to a woman without becoming an oppressor, which is one of many women's natural fears regarding...