Rhetorical Analysis 2 Boys will be boys, or will they? Gregory McLeod Dr. I. Williams ENGL17889GD October 2, 2015 “Good morning boys and girls! Today in class we are going to talk about what is expected of good little boys, and good little girls, so turn on your listening ears!” The expectations of boys and girl historically are far from being realistic, and ultimately harmful. To understand this we must first look at what society defines for good boys and girls, the difference when gender stereo-trying, and the effects on children. Boys, well, boys will be boys. They have the expectation of being touch, loud, get into mischief, be dirty, play with trucks, and remember… BOYS DON’T CRY! These expectations are a few of many, but they paint a picture of what is mean to be masculine. They are meant to grow up and be the dominate person in the house, the provider, keeping a roof overhead and food on the table— provide it was prepared by a woman. We know that everyone is different, then why do we paint the young male gender with a big blue brush? …show more content…
Young girls are expected to be perfectly presented, in their pretty pink dress, neatly done hair, be reserved, with their doll in tow. Society grooms girls for a domestic life. In early years girls are taught that their true purpose is to be a blushing bride, maintain the home, and produce babies. We don’t allow girls to aspire to the same level as