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Gender norms are limiting from "summary" of We Should All Be Feminists by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
The idea that gender norms are limiting is something that we must confront. These norms dictate what is considered acceptable behavior for men and women. They tell us how to dress, how to speak, how to act. And when we don't conform to these norms, we are often met with disapproval or even hostility. For women, these norms are particularly restrictive. We are expected to be nurturing and accommodating, to put others' needs before our own. We are told to be quiet and modest, to not take up too much space. We are taught that our value lies in our appearance, in how well we conform to societal standards of beauty. But these norms don't just hurt women ...
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