Gender?

With the annual Groves Powder Puff game fast approaching, i think its time we take a step back and examine gender stereotypes encountered at Groves. As far as Powder Puff goes, the game has helped to break down the belief in un-athletic girls. The recent success of womens sports has also conrtibuted. No matter how amazing women may do in athletics, there remains certain unshakeable generalizations. Not all women spend an hour doing their hair before school, many women detest high heels and dresses, some women do not enjoy the latest boy band, and many participate in intellegent conversation. Itis unfair to assosiate a woman being a dumb blond when, without a doubt, there are blond men equally or even more unintellegent who escape critisism solely based on their gender. Similarily, not all men are strong and independent. Some need help with what they go through. Men have unhealthy role models, whether it be Arnold Schwarzenegger, or the new GI joes, they see being a man as being tough and never showing weakness. I disagree, I think that it is important for people to show their emotions. My doctor always used to tell me that boys don't cry, men do. I completely agree. I think a true man shouldnt be afraid to show his emotions Young men should look elsewhere, away from the buff "tough dude", and begin looking to others for rolemodels.