Gender sterotypes begin very early in life. Sample this poem which most of us have learnt very early in life.
Sugar and spice and everything nice,
That's what little girls are made of.
Snips and snails and puppydog tails,
That's what little boys are made of.
A few random questions regarding gender stereotypes come to mind.
Why is the birth of a boy, even today, celebrated more than the birth of a girl? Unbelievable but true. Even today, a lot of homes lament on having a girl-child and celebrate when Mr Dick Head comes home.
Why are girls given toys to play and men the more macho ones like guns? I never played with a gun in my childhood and hence am obsessed with gunning down all doll makers.
3.Why is the education of girls not given as much importance as it should be? Even if girls are educated, how many are encouraged to pursue a career?
Why is a boy not appreciated if he cries? Men breaking down breaks the heart of all image perpetrators.
Why are girls considered more sensitive if they break down at the drop of a kerchief? The biggest victims and perpetrators of this image are the women themselves.
Why is giggling mostly associated with girls? Boys also giggle but distort their expressions while converting the giggles into ha-ha-ha's.
Why are girls supposed to be the homemakers? I know Manu made this rule, but puhleez, men are equally good homemakers if not more, when they prefer to be.
Why is a girl supposed to be submissive, at least on the day/night of her marriage? Any aggressive or normal reactions are not tolerated by anyone.
Why is a girl supposed to simply lie back and enjoy the guy-on-top position? I think this is the biggest sterotype. Women-on-top is highly pleasurable for both man and woman but rarely practiced because it challenges the man's superiority. 'Mr Dick Head at it again' syndrome.
What does it mean to "Act Like a Man" in our society?
Macho, tough, stand up for self, in control, nothing stand in the way, don't back down, muscles, rough sports, men stronger than women, don't cry, get mean, sexually aggressive, strong, muscular, not nice or kind, be a leader and burp.
What does it mean to be "ladylike" in our society?Polite, fragile, gentle, nice, kind, don't spit, sensitive, cry all the time, good manners, cross legs, shaven legs, passive, pretty, skinny, well dressed, don't fight, can't be smarter than guys, followers, smarter than men, confused, loyal, depend on guy.
If Gender Sterotypes were not present, would Ekta Kapoor be so successful?
See ya guys and gals. Continue with the brickbats.
