Question

Make a text-to-self connection to the passage. For example, describe a time in which you felt pressured to act according to your gender role rather than your preference.

Answer 1

As children and teenagers in a changing world, we are constantly pressured to fit into the box society puts unto us. Our old-fashioned parents will often decide what we can and cannot do based on what's deemed appropriate. Girls must play with dolls, whilst boys must be interested in trucks and cars. From a young age, society's gender roles are forced down our throat. As children get older, they are stuck with the misconception that their gender

Answer 2

In different situations, we are always reminded by our gender roles. Parents would often say that girls shouldn't drive or boys should not dance ballet because they believe it is not appropriate. Some parents would even choose their children's degree because that's how it should be. Girls should be teachers or nurses. They shouldn't be seafarers or soldiers. I think once in a while we all feel pressured because of what they expect from us. Sometimes their expectations are against our happiness.  It is a little sad because if we let gender roles dictate what we want then we may never be truly be happy.