My perspective of a males single story goes something along the lines of this. Males are supposed to be strong. Males are the ones who do the yard work and sweat all day outside. Males are supposed to bring in the money while the female makes sure the kids well being is taken care of. Males are not allowed to cry. Males are not allowed to show a lick of emotion. If a male shows even the slightest bit of emotion they are labeled gay. Males are supposed to be great mechanics. Males are also supposed to open every door for his lady whenever they are out. Males are supposed to be the drivers when him and his lady are out. Males are supposed to like to watch sports. Males are not required to always look nice when they go out. That's just a personal option.
So, why is society like this. Why do we live by single stories? Why don't we just live life how we want to live it and not have to live up to society's standards. Reading "Girl" just opens up peoples eyes to what female have to go through just to be accepted in America.
So, why is society like this. Why do we live by single stories? Why don't we just live life how we want to live it and not have to live up to society's standards. Reading "Girl" just opens up peoples eyes to what female have to go through just to be accepted in America.
I liked your idea of reversing the story and explaining the rules that men should live by. It seems as if the story really opened everyone up to the idea of the single story in full effect
ReplyDeleteYou did a good job of having a single story of a man, it shows how both genders have expectations to live up to. I also agree with us having to be getting along with one another.
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