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Gender stereotypes can hinder personal growth from "summary" of How Not To Be a Boy by Robert Webb

In my experience, I've found that gender stereotypes can really mess you up. They can get in the way of you growing into the person you want to be. When you're a young boy, you're told to toughen up, not cry, and never show any weakness. It's like you're supposed to be this one-dimensional character that society has already mapped out for you. But what if you don't fit into that mold? What if you're sensitive, emotional, or just different from what society tells you to be?I remember feeling like I had to hide my emotions because boys weren't supposed to cry. It was like I had to suppress a part of myself just to fit in. And when you do that for so long, you start to lose touch with who you really are. You start to believe that being vulnerable is a weakness, when in reality, it's a strength. It takes courage to be open and honest about your feelings, but society tells you that it's not okay. These stereotypes don't just affect boys either. Girls are also given a limited set of traits to adhere to - they're supposed to be nurturing, caring, and always put others before themselves. But what if a girl wants to be assertive, ambitious, or strong? What if she doesn't want to fit into the box that society has prepared for her? We need to break free from these stereotypes and allow ourselves to be who we truly are. We need to embrace all aspects of our personalities, regardless of whether they align with society's expectations. Only then can we truly grow and reach our full potential. It's time to reject the notion that gender dictates who we are supposed to be and start embracing our individuality.

How Not To Be a Boy

Robert Webb

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