This dimensions focuses on the nature of human relationship in terms of hierarchy. In Low Power Distance cultures, emphasis is on challenging decisions, expecting autonomy and independence. This dimension focuses on how extent to which a society stress achievement or nurture. Masculinity is seen to be the trait which emphasizes ambition, acquisition of wealth, and differentiated gender roles. Femininity is seen to be the trait which stress caring and nurturing behaviors, sexuality equality, environmental awareness, and more fluid gender roles.
Men tend to be competitive, visible, stress success, and vocation-oriented.
Feminine societies tend to have both men and women in nurturing roles and much less emphasis on assertiveness for either. Both men and women focus on cooperation, awareness of those who are in need, social accommodation is important.