The human phenomenon has always valued the notion of gender roles, through contemplating their differences and similarities, setting boundaries between them and defining ways in which individuals learn gender in our society. In the most literal sense, a gender role is simply a set of societal norms dictating what types of behaviors are generally considered acceptable, appropriate or desirable for a person based on their actual or perceived sex. I, Esther Greenwood, believe in breaking the locks of gender roles that has tightly fastened itself around women in today’s society, and initiating a path towards women independence and equality. The fallacious global expectation that women are inferior to, and dependant upon, men is forcibly disallowing women to progress towards their dreams, but instead tend to the needs and desires of their husbands. Despite the degrading stereotype of women being physically and mentally unequipped to advance in certain professions, limiting their future to either a mere secretary or a submissive housewife, I strongly persuade every women to embrace their individual talents and desires and encourage them to control their own destiny.
My experience with men mocks the idea of strength portraying masculinity, which is one factor that has seemed to put them above women
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Society portrayed many superficial and oppressive values, and since I disagreed with many of them, I was pushed to completely conform to society's standards and comply to the expectations of a women like me. This took over my mental state negatively, since I was unable to achieve my true potential, I befell with the ambitions of a skilled writer that my surrounding culture would not allow me to