Reflection Direction: Please read the two gender stories and write one reflection/ reaction based on these stories below in 100 words and above.
Gender Stories
T'uh: T'uh likes wearing athletic clothes and is often mistaken for a boy or a lesbian because of it. Despite people's confusion and comments, she finds the courage to be herself. T'uh has developed a strong critique of media images and other pressures telling her to do behave like a "young lady", because, I mean, I'm me. I like being different."
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Adam: Adam feels pressure to be strong, active and engaged in violence; as he says, it's like someone is controlling him. He has learned to view girls as objects and frequently make sexual comments about them and even though he doesn't think it's right. Adam where's a purple shirt despite knowing that people think he's gay because of it, an thinks that negative comments about sexual orientation or a terrible and powerful tool to control everyone.
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Answer:
The stories of T'uh and Adam provide a powerful glimpse into the challenges that individuals face when they don't conform to societal gender stereotypes. T'uh's resilience in expressing her authentic self, despite the confusion and comments from others, is admirable. It highlights the importance of self-acceptance and challenging rigid gender norms.
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