Why do we force gender roles onto children? Why are we so horrified by boys in princess costumes and girls who want to be Spiderman?
When I was growing up my mother had almost no concept of gender roles and I am a better person for it. I had fluffy impractical faux-pearl dresses and blue/red/black tracksuits with Bananas in Pyjamas on them. I had dolls and I had action figures. My third birthday present was a big Buzz Lightyear. I don't know whether it was because I had a sister and no brothers but I was never taught by my parents that girls can/can't do certain things and boys can/can't do other things. I was taught that by society.
In the end, I am a very feminine person. I love dresses and makeup and sparkly things. But if I wasn't...so what?
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