I’m a female, but I hear the female version of “be a man” said to me.
And I hear it All. The. Time.
Mostly it’s for ridiculous reasons like I don’t like taking risks in dangerous activities like gambling or drinking. Or it’s another way of telling me to “stop being sensitive”, or caring too much for anything. Or it’s another way of telling me I’m childish and I should “grow up” to meet the standards people set for me.
Mostly I just ignore them. I know those who said that haven’t seen enough of the world yet.