http://www.upworthy.com/when-its-done-with-adults-the-gender-stereotyping-we-do-with-kids-looks-as-ridiculous-as-it-is
This video once again highlights the difference in gender norms, and when it is exaggerated, it is much more obvious. For example, the mugs with the words "Diva" and "Princess" for girls as opposed to "Rockstar" and "Stud" for boys. This implies that the only thing a girl can be (or want to be) is a Princess or Diva and a boy can only be/want to be a Rockstar or Stud. Surprisingly, 'Princess' and 'Divs' can also have negative connotations and denote someone who is stuck-up or overly prissy, therefore putting girls into a negative identity.
It was also interesting how the same action performed by a girl would be called 'bossy' as opposed to 'leadership' when performed by a boy. Once again, 'bossy' has a negative connotation while 'leadership' is a positive trait.
This video once again highlights the difference in gender norms, and when it is exaggerated, it is much more obvious. For example, the mugs with the words "Diva" and "Princess" for girls as opposed to "Rockstar" and "Stud" for boys. This implies that the only thing a girl can be (or want to be) is a Princess or Diva and a boy can only be/want to be a Rockstar or Stud. Surprisingly, 'Princess' and 'Divs' can also have negative connotations and denote someone who is stuck-up or overly prissy, therefore putting girls into a negative identity.
It was also interesting how the same action performed by a girl would be called 'bossy' as opposed to 'leadership' when performed by a boy. Once again, 'bossy' has a negative connotation while 'leadership' is a positive trait.
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