{"id":88946,"date":"2025-10-29T15:30:00","date_gmt":"2025-10-29T13:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/?p=88946"},"modified":"2025-10-29T12:02:25","modified_gmt":"2025-10-29T10:02:25","slug":"dog-people-patriarchy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/zh\/dog-people-patriarchy\/","title":{"rendered":"Dog People &#038; Patriarchy: 9 Unexpected Connections You Never Saw Coming"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>img#mv-trellis-img-1::before{padding-top:74.080717488789%; }img#mv-trellis-img-1{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-2::before{padding-top:66.666666666667%; }img#mv-trellis-img-2{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-3::before{padding-top:75%; }img#mv-trellis-img-3{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-4::before{padding-top:56.333333333333%; }img#mv-trellis-img-4{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-5::before{padding-top:66.666666666667%; }img#mv-trellis-img-5{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-6::before{padding-top:66.666666666667%; }img#mv-trellis-img-6{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-7::before{padding-top:66.666666666667%; }img#mv-trellis-img-7{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-8::before{padding-top:66.75%; }img#mv-trellis-img-8{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-9::before{padding-top:58.839779005525%; }img#mv-trellis-img-9{display:block;}<\/style>\n<p>The debate of dogs vs. cats has been around forever, but now there&rsquo;s a new spin on it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>People are saying that preferring one or the other says a lot more about your <strong>gender and society views<\/strong> that you might think.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Turns out, there&rsquo;s a surprising link between our choice of pet and our attitude toward patriarchy!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Dogs as the Perfect Patriarchal Pets<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-88963\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1115\" height=\"826\" src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/dogs-cats-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-88963\" srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/dogs-cats-4.jpg 1115w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/dogs-cats-4-300x222.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/dogs-cats-4-1024x759.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/dogs-cats-4-768x569.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/dogs-cats-4-16x12.jpg 16w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/dogs-cats-4-960x711.jpg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/dogs-cats-4-1080x800.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/dogs-cats-4-170x126.jpg 170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1115\" height=\"826\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201115%20826'%3E%3Crect%20width='1115'%20height='826'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-88963 lazyload\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/dogs-cats-4.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/dogs-cats-4.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/dogs-cats-4.jpg 1115w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/dogs-cats-4-300x222.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/dogs-cats-4-1024x759.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/dogs-cats-4-768x569.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/dogs-cats-4-16x12.jpg 16w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/dogs-cats-4-960x711.jpg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/dogs-cats-4-1080x800.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/dogs-cats-4-170x126.jpg 170w\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&copy; Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Dogs are our loyal companions, and that&rsquo;s no metaphor. They&rsquo;re super <strong>obedient<\/strong>, they <strong>\u65e0\u6761\u4ef6\u5730\u7231<\/strong>, and would sacrifice themselves for their owners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In patriarchal societies, obedience and loyalty are some of the most prized traits in people, so it makes sense that dogs align with these traditional values.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Plus, their need to please and obey mirrors <strong>old-school expectations<\/strong> for people to be strong, dependable, and to ask no questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, they embody the general traits that patriarchal people unconsciously look for in a companion, whether it&rsquo;s a fellow person or a pet.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Cats and Rebellion<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-88966\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/dogs-cats-7.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-88966\" srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/dogs-cats-7.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/dogs-cats-7-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/dogs-cats-7-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/dogs-cats-7-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/dogs-cats-7-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/dogs-cats-7-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/dogs-cats-7-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/dogs-cats-7-170x113.jpg 170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201200%20800'%3E%3Crect%20width='1200'%20height='800'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-88966 lazyload\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/dogs-cats-7.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-2\" data-src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/dogs-cats-7.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/dogs-cats-7.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/dogs-cats-7-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/dogs-cats-7-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/dogs-cats-7-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/dogs-cats-7-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/dogs-cats-7-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/dogs-cats-7-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/dogs-cats-7-170x113.jpg 170w\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&copy; Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Cats, on the other hand, are famously <strong>independent and unpredictable<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They don&rsquo;t bow to anyone, they do their own thing, and often couldn&rsquo;t care less about what their humans want.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These traits have historically been linked to femininity in patriarchal societies &ndash; think of women who are expected to be nurturing and quiet versus those who are free-spirited.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, it&rsquo;s no surprise that people who prefer cats to dogs might be more <strong>drawn to non-conformity<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In a nutshell, cats symbolize a break from the patriarchy&rsquo;s rules about how people are supposed to behave.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Obedience as the Ideal<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-88968\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/dogs-cats-9.jpg\" alt=\"cute dog\" class=\"wp-image-88968\" srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/dogs-cats-9.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/dogs-cats-9-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/dogs-cats-9-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/dogs-cats-9-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/dogs-cats-9-16x12.jpg 16w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/dogs-cats-9-728x546.jpg 728w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/dogs-cats-9-960x720.jpg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/dogs-cats-9-1080x810.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/dogs-cats-9-170x128.jpg 170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201200%20900'%3E%3Crect%20width='1200'%20height='900'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"cute dog\" class=\"wp-image-88968 lazyload\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/dogs-cats-9.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-3\" data-src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/dogs-cats-9.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/dogs-cats-9.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/dogs-cats-9-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/dogs-cats-9-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/dogs-cats-9-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/dogs-cats-9-16x12.jpg 16w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/dogs-cats-9-728x546.jpg 728w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/dogs-cats-9-960x720.jpg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/dogs-cats-9-1080x810.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/dogs-cats-9-170x128.jpg 170w\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&copy; Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>In many cultures, obedience is seen as a key trait for both traditional men and women.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dogs, with their desire to please and follow commands, fit perfectly into this mold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Their loyalty and predictable nature make them ideal symbols of <strong>stability and control<\/strong>, which are highly prized values in patriarchal circles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u6070\u6070\u76f8\u53cd\u3001 <strong>cats reject authority<\/strong> even when they love their owners, making them symbols of independence and rebellion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your preferred pet, therefore, could unconsciously reflect how much you&rsquo;re aligned with societal expectations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Protect and Serve<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"676\" src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/dogs-cats-1.jpg\" alt=\"&copy; Unsplash\" class=\"wp-image-88969\" srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/dogs-cats-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/dogs-cats-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/dogs-cats-1-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/dogs-cats-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/dogs-cats-1-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/dogs-cats-1-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/dogs-cats-1-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/dogs-cats-1-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/dogs-cats-1-960x541.jpg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/dogs-cats-1-1080x608.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/dogs-cats-1-170x96.jpg 170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"676\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201200%20676'%3E%3Crect%20width='1200'%20height='676'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"&copy; Unsplash\" class=\"wp-image-88969 lazyload\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/dogs-cats-1.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-4\" data-src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/dogs-cats-1.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/dogs-cats-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/dogs-cats-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/dogs-cats-1-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/dogs-cats-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/dogs-cats-1-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/dogs-cats-1-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/dogs-cats-1-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/dogs-cats-1-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/dogs-cats-1-960x541.jpg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/dogs-cats-1-1080x608.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/dogs-cats-1-170x96.jpg 170w\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&copy; Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Many dog lovers talk about their pets as protectors &ndash; guarding the house, their owners, and even the neighborhood.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That&rsquo;s very much in line with traditional patriarchal roles. Dogs are often seen as <strong>defenders<\/strong>, which taps into this idea of safeguarding a household and maintaining order.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This protective instinct echoes old-school ideas of masculinity, where strength and the ability to defend are key.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, your preference for canines might reveal a subconscious alignment with the idea of <strong>preserving societal hierarchy<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Independence and Femininity<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-88965\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1194\" height=\"796\" src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/dogs-cats-6.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-88965\" srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/dogs-cats-6.jpg 1194w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/dogs-cats-6-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/dogs-cats-6-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/dogs-cats-6-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/dogs-cats-6-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/dogs-cats-6-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/dogs-cats-6-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/dogs-cats-6-170x113.jpg 170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1194\" height=\"796\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201194%20796'%3E%3Crect%20width='1194'%20height='796'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-88965 lazyload\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/dogs-cats-6.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-5\" data-src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/dogs-cats-6.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/dogs-cats-6.jpg 1194w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/dogs-cats-6-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/dogs-cats-6-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/dogs-cats-6-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/dogs-cats-6-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/dogs-cats-6-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/dogs-cats-6-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/dogs-cats-6-170x113.jpg 170w\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&copy; Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Cats&rsquo; independence and aloofness are often associated with feminism in patriarchal societies &ndash; think of the <strong>&ldquo;strong, independent woman&rdquo;<\/strong> trope.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These traits are sometimes viewed as a challenge to traditional gender norms, which view women as nurturing and obedient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>People who love cats might be more <strong>comfortable with these traits<\/strong> both in pets and other people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, choosing cats over dogs could be a subtle statement of independence and non-conformity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. The Emotional Connection<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-88961\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1068\" height=\"712\" src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/dogs-cats-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-88961\" srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/dogs-cats-2.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/dogs-cats-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/dogs-cats-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/dogs-cats-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/dogs-cats-2-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/dogs-cats-2-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/dogs-cats-2-170x113.jpg 170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1068\" height=\"712\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201068%20712'%3E%3Crect%20width='1068'%20height='712'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-88961 lazyload\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/dogs-cats-2.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-6\" data-src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/dogs-cats-2.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/dogs-cats-2.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/dogs-cats-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/dogs-cats-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/dogs-cats-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/dogs-cats-2-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/dogs-cats-2-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/dogs-cats-2-170x113.jpg 170w\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&copy; Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Dogs are so universally loved because of their <strong>\u516c\u5f00\u6027 <\/strong>\u548c <strong>loving nature<\/strong>. They love unconditionally and forgive easily.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In patriarchal societies, people are often discouraged from showing vulnerability, so loving these canine traits might reflect a desire for emotional connection.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The very traits people love in dogs tend to be suppressed in traditional circles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This goes especially for men, who have the <strong>idea of stoicism<\/strong> projected on them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. The Moodiness of Cats<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-88964\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/dogs-cats-5.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-88964\" srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/dogs-cats-5.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/dogs-cats-5-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/dogs-cats-5-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/dogs-cats-5-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/dogs-cats-5-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/dogs-cats-5-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/dogs-cats-5-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/dogs-cats-5-170x113.jpg 170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201200%20800'%3E%3Crect%20width='1200'%20height='800'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-88964 lazyload\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/dogs-cats-5.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/dogs-cats-5.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/dogs-cats-5.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/dogs-cats-5-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/dogs-cats-5-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/dogs-cats-5-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/dogs-cats-5-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/dogs-cats-5-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/dogs-cats-5-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/dogs-cats-5-170x113.jpg 170w\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&copy; Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Being mysterious, unpredictable, and self-reliant are the traits typically associated with cats and women who didn&rsquo;t fit into their traditional roles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Choosing cats over dogs might reflect a comfort with these traits &ndash; embracing the idea that people don&rsquo;t have to fit into neat boxes to be worthy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cats don&rsquo;t let their owners have any expectations from them, and embracing them as pets anyway speaks of willingness to <strong>accept that autonomy<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. The Power Dynamic<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-88967\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"801\" src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/dogs-cats-8.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-88967\" srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/dogs-cats-8.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/dogs-cats-8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/dogs-cats-8-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/dogs-cats-8-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/dogs-cats-8-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/dogs-cats-8-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/dogs-cats-8-1080x721.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/dogs-cats-8-170x113.jpg 170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"801\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201200%20801'%3E%3Crect%20width='1200'%20height='801'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-88967 lazyload\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/dogs-cats-8.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-8\" data-src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/dogs-cats-8.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/dogs-cats-8.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/dogs-cats-8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/dogs-cats-8-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/dogs-cats-8-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/dogs-cats-8-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/dogs-cats-8-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/dogs-cats-8-1080x721.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/dogs-cats-8-170x113.jpg 170w\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&copy; Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>When it comes to pet ownership, the power dynamic plays a big role.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Owning a dog means having a creature in your life who <strong>loves you unconditionally<\/strong> no matter what and looks at you almost as their god.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cats, on the other hand, see humans as their pets and give off this funny vibe that we should consider ourselves lucky just to be near them.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>People&rsquo;s preferences might reflect their own views on authority, control, and independence &ndash; whether they&rsquo;re comfortable with <strong>submission or <\/strong>\u4ef7\u503c <strong>autonomy<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9. The Bigger Picture<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-88962\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"724\" height=\"426\" src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/dogs-cats-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-88962\" srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/dogs-cats-3.jpg 724w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/dogs-cats-3-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/dogs-cats-3-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/dogs-cats-3-170x100.jpg 170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"724\" height=\"426\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20724%20426'%3E%3Crect%20width='724'%20height='426'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-88962 lazyload\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/dogs-cats-3.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-9\" data-src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/dogs-cats-3.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/dogs-cats-3.jpg 724w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/dogs-cats-3-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/dogs-cats-3-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/dogs-cats-3-170x100.jpg 170w\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&copy; Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Though it&rsquo;s only an internet theory, I&rsquo;d say this outlook makes some sense.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, people of all kinds of political opinions can love both cats and dogs, but it&rsquo;s quite interesting how their natural traits align with certain values humans cultivate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u6240\u4ee5\u3001 <strong>does your pet align with yours<\/strong>?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And if you love cats and dogs equally, what does that say about your political stance?&nbsp;<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The debate of dogs vs. cats has been around forever, but now there&rsquo;s a new spin on it. 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