In general there have always been standards placed on human genders. We have always been divided for example, we see it in our fashion, our toys that we grew up with and even our work place. Girls are typically given Barbie dolls and boys are typically given toy cars or toy guns. We can even see it in kid shows even to this day. People associate little girl shows when the cover is pink and shows a girl character wearig a dress. For boys the cover is usually green or blue with boy characters and theres usually cars or superheroes. Me personally I have always grew up playing with Bratz and Barbie dolls and pink and princesses, which in sociatey standards fits the gender binary standard. I also grew up gaming, I still game because I really do love it. I grew up with Nintendo and Xbox and Playstation. I play all types of games but I do love first person shooter and unfortunately in the gaming community it is seen as a masculine thing and only boys should be playing video games. I also grew up hating the color pink and wearing baggy clothing because I always felt more comfortable with it, and unfortunately that led me to becoming outcasted by a lot of groups in school. I believe what Alok is trying to spread is that these accessories, fashion, toys, tv shows or even movies shouldn’t label one specific gender. We are simply existing on this earth to enjoy everything and there shouldn’t be a barrier placed between humans just because of their physical appearance. We should be able to go out however we want to dress and not be shamed or questioned for it. Or in Alok’s case, go to the grocery store or run errands without being questioned whether it is a halloween costume. We are already seeing a world where even celebrities and people are starting to break gender norms, even if they don’t identify as non-binary by painting their nails or wearing skirts. We also see it in women as well. This is an example of how even if we don’t identify as non-binary or anything else other than a man or woman we should be able to dress however we like or watch whatever we like because it is our interest. Gender has affected our world so much that we can’t live with basic human rights. Women at one point were oppressed because of their gender and were seen as inferior to men. We live in a society where just how we identify ourselves alone can affect our everyday work life, school life and even social life. We can see history repeat itself now but with non-binary or people who choose to break gender norms.
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Hey Naomi,
When you stated “We have always been divided for example, we see it in our fashion, our toys that we grew up with and even our work place. Girls are typically given Barbie dolls and boys are typically given toy cars or toy guns. We can even see it in kid shows even to this day”. I have to agree when a boy plays with a doll people act like its the end of the world when in reality it’s just a kid playing with a toy or when girl is playing with cars or toy guns. A couple months ago there was a story on instagram where a mom bought her son a kitchen toy set for christmas and people were making a big deal about it because boys shouldn’t be playing with a kitchen set which is another example as to how society tries to divide our society from young. Humans should identify themselves however they feel and shouldn’t be afraid of judgement or rejection because of it. Educating and informing everyone about moving beyond the binary gender should be something we need to continue doing so that our world tomorrow would be a better place for the upcoming generation. Great post đ
I actually enjoyed reading your entire post. one of the parts (there were many) that really struck me was this one “We are already seeing a world where even celebrities and people are starting to break gender norms, even if they donât identify as non-binary by painting their nails or wearing skirts. We also see it in women as well. This is an example of how even if we donât identify as non-binary or anything else other than a man or woman we should be able to dress however we like or watch whatever we like because it is our interest. “. It just reminded me how Kurt Cobain talked about liking to wear dresses and didn’t care to. He wore dresses multiple times in honor of those in the LGBTQ+ community but also because he just didn’t see anything wrong with deciding to wear a dress. As well as the creators of south park, they went to the Oscars or some even like that and decided to show up wearing dresses. Krist Novoselic and Kurt Cobain also did this on the red carpet. I like when public figures do such things because it sends a message, “who cares, do what you want to do, be who you are, and have fun while at it”
Yes I agree, we have always been given stereotypes with our genders such as you said girls with barbie dolls or boys with cars. People haven’t accepted the idea that objects don’t have a specific gender. I grew up with the same stereotype of I wasn’t supposed to play with cars or use videogames. I was to act feminine and cross my legs while I learn to do everyday “women duties”.