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Why? A rant on gender roles and stereotypes

Ever sit down and just take a look at society? And wonder why?

Well I did today. I was having a decent day that was coming to an end. I was washing my face and then I started to think back on my day. It then hit me. Almost all of my friends were wearing heels and dresses for the special event we had today. But everyone always says how uncomfortable and irritating heels are. So why do we wear them? I brushed those thoughts aside for a minute and continued to wash my face. After I finished and came out of my bathroom those thoughts came back. I asked my mother this question just to see what her take on it was. And she simply responded "Welcome to a girl's world my child."

That just made me think even more. Then it made me realize how much I hate that phrase. What is a "girl's world" supposed to even be? Dresses, flowers, makeup, heels,shopping, jewelry and glitter. If the things that I just listed above are what a "girls world" truly is then why are those specific things considered a "girl's world." This made me think even more. It brought me to thoughts about how I don't necessarily love going shopping,glitter, or wearing dresses and I cannot stand wearing heels or makeup. The only things that I actually don't mind on that list of what a "girl's world" is considered to be were flowers and jewelry.

I know some people will say makeup, dresses,heels, and jewelry make us feel pretty or prettier. But honestly what is even considered pretty or attractive? At the end of the day we are all human we all evolved or originated from ape-like creatures. So what is considered pretty? In my opinion the word "attractive" is a a name tag or label that people use to single out a certain group of people who are considered "pleasing to the eye". It is just another annoying name tag that society has yet again placed upon us. Another label such as nerd, emo, goth, or jock.

This thought process led me to the realization that every label has stereotypes to go along with it. For example the label "nerd". People who are considered "nerds" are often portrayed with glasses and braces. They are also more often than not also depicted as socially inept or extremely smart. But are they really? And most importantly why are these labels placed upon us to begin with? Like I said earlier what's the point in classifying everyone we all came from the same place. We all have the same needs such as a shelter, friends and family, food and drink. We are not that different.

Not only do these societal labels come with stereotypes but our gender does as well. For males they stereotypically are supposed to be masculine along with handy and can't like things like flowers and bright colors they because society says so. I covered a lot of the female gender roles at the beginning of my rant but there was a few that I didn't add in. Another female stereotype is that we can't have short hair (I feel like this one has died down a bit but I am still adding it in) because it looks too "manly" or "boyish". May I ask who is anybody to say that something looks too "boyish" or "girly?" People like what they like and others need to respect that. Gender roles and stereotypes are one of those things that make no sense whatsoever. Why were these things placed upon us? They make no sense and are pointless. Why try to place people in a box when everyone is unique and special in there own way? Placing people in a metaphorical box is like placing a sad animal inside cage in a sense. It is like this because when you place a sad animal in a cage you are cutting them off from roaming around happily and freely. This same thing applies for placing a certain stereotype on a human it is cutting them off from a certain happiness that comes out of being yourself. But how can you roam around freely and be yourself when you constantly are feeling trapped and pressured in this metaphorical box that is called a stereotype.

Everyone is always demanding Equality for all. But we will never obtain the long term goal of equality and happiness for everyone if we have problems like this in our way. If we all honestly and truly want to be equal we must all work together as a team to destroy stereotypes and gender roles

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