The Big Fix (1978)

"Small, fluttery gestures that betray nervousness or a practiced overanimation are considered girlishly feminine and cute. Toying with a strand of hair, bobbing the head, giggling when introduced, pulling the elbows in close to the body and crossing the legs in a knee-and-ankle double twist are mannerisms that men studiously avoid. Self-contained and nonaggressive, they might almost be the equivalent of cringing, fleeing and fear-grinning among the lower primates.

...Clutching protectively at the throat is not restricted to females, but corresponding masculine gestures are to loosen the collar and adjust the necktie, actions which indicate some modicum of control."

"Movement", Femininity, Susan Brownmiller