Parents have raised their children with gender-based stereotypes. While girls are …show more content…
It’s true that boys are generally physically stronger than girls. However, boys are still emotionally vulnerable to the stereotypes implemented on them. According to Samantha Olson, boys are told to fit into a “masculine and misogynistic mold” that leaves no room for emotion. If boys show an interest in “feminine activities,” such as theatre and dance, they are labeled as “gay.” This is the equivalent to telling a girl that she must be “thin and pretty” yet it is not viewed in the same manner because of gender. Due to the fact that they are males, boys’ struggles with fitting in are often ignored. They often refuse to even voice their concerns about what is expected from them. Boys are rarely capable of speaking up about their feelings because it will make them seem weak and feminine in the eyes of their parents. Disappointing their parents is every child’s biggest fear and