<He can't stand become one because he feels he's just "not as good" or "as 
manly" when he turns into this weak thing.>

if you turned into a girl, would you feel manly? and yes, he is weaker as a 
girl. woman, no offense at all, are weaker than men. proof, look at body 
builders. he is shorter, meaning he has less reach.

<If you're so bound to live your life as such a "manly man of manly men" 
then act the part and don't compromise your beliefs just because you can win 
a trip to China by competing in a martial arts wet t-shirt
contest.>

he does these things so he can cure his curse and become a man among men, or 
whatever it is. if genma wouldnt have screwed up, he'd of probably been a 
man among men. if you were cursed to turn into a girl from cold water, i'm 
sure you'd do anything to turn back, unless you are a pervert who enjoys not 
being able to really see your mother. ranma cant even talk to his mother as 
himself. that sucks. his whole life is screwed up cause of his curse. i'd do 
that too if i was in that predicament.

these are my opinions, if you dont like them, thats ok. we all have our own 
opinions and i respect them.