How Do Gender Roles Shape Me

Gender has shaped me into the person I am today. During the middle of Sophomore year there was a time of realization, men and women shouldn't act a certain way because society asks them to. Men should be able to dress how they want, and women should be able to speak to whomever they want without being labeled. I will not allow gender to define me, nor will I let gender roles shape me into the person I am going to become. Growing up, we've all had gender ideals put into our minds. Girls need to play with feminine toys such as kitchen sets and dolls which prepares the young female mind to conform into stereotypical female gender roles. Boys are made to believe that they should play with cars, trucks, and construction blocks hinting toward future …show more content…
The way society judges men and women is discouraging because they are expected to dress, act, and look a certain way. It is considered "wrong" or "gay" for males to wear skirts, dresses, heels, or any type of women's clothing. It is also similar with makeup, people should be able to wear anything that makes them feel comfortable, and not judged by the people around them. Once women begin to act powerful and assertive toward men, they are labeled negatively. If gender roles did not exist, people would be able to speak their mind, do what they want, and wear what makes them happy. Nobody ever thinks to themselves, "Who made up all of these gender limitations?"
The decision to stop gendering items will make a positive impact on the growing society of children. It will encourage kids to become more independent with their thoughts and actions. In the transcript of Philosophy by Judith Butler, a boy was killed for walking in a "feminine" way because it was not part of the gender norms that the other boys grew up with. If boys were taught that it is fine to so called "act like a girl", gender roles would not be an existing aspect of