Roughly two years ago, my cousins from Glenwood Springs, Colorado – located west of Denver – came to Nebraska to visit us over the summer. Throughout our “catching up”, I mentioned my passion for playing sports. In the midst of our conversation regarding school, I explained the different sports I played and my positions and one of my cousins called me a “tomboy”. I immediately felt offended and clarified to them how although I play an ample amount of sports, I still dress “girly” and am unquestionably not dyke. Of course, I was oblivious and as my knowledge on tomboys expanded, I have felt extremely embarrassed for my ignorance.
The lack of knowledge in today’s society reflects to reactions of discrimination and favoritism; two particular groups – metrosexuals and tomboys – are examples. My judgment and understanding of being classified as a tomboy was misled by society’s attitude for anyone not adapted to its norm. After my cousins explained to me that I was given a compliment, not an insult, I
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When a boy is seen wearing a dress or the color pink, it becomes enhanced and exaggerated than a girl wearing coveralls or the color blue. The saying “Real men wear pink,” usually referres to grown-up men who have already developed their sexuality; they shouldn’t be afraid to wear pink because as men, they present and characterize themselves as masculine. As boys, they have yet to develop their sexuality and are prone to be mocked or thought of to be effeminate. When girls wear blue, no major concern is brought forth because they are allowed to wear a variety of colors without the exaggerated criticism boys receive. The same goes for a little boy playing with dolls or wrapped up in a pink blanket versus a girl playing with trucks or mud. The parents might get angry at their son’s interest in dolls, but might believe their daughter will “grow out of it” when she desires to play with