Juliet sets herself apart from Shakespeare’s typical woman through her willingness to do anything for Romeo. At GDS we are taught to reverse gender stereotypes, yet we fall short. Many students are looked down upon for who they are based on their sexuality or social status. Juliet’s father treats her poorly for wishing not to marry Paris and in this relationship, I learned something about the nature of familial relationships in the 16th century. During my years at GDS I have realized that not much has changed and that girls are still held to a different standard than boys. When I work in groups, it frequently seems like the boys are in charge of the group. Even in relationships at GDS, boys are frequently in the dominant role. Juliet’s pioneering
