Here we will brainstorm as many gender
codes/expectations/rules/misconceptions/stereotypes as we can to generate possible ideas
to pursue in the essay:
Codes/rules/expectations for males:
Males are soft if they are sensitive
Men must always be tough to be a manly man
Males must be the providers/breadwinners
Males can’t like to read or write because it’s not considered tough
Males can’t show emotions because that would be a sign of weakness
Codes/rules/expectations for females:
Women need to look sexy in order to be beautiful.
Girls should always be polite.
Females need to be decorated in order to be beautiful or feminine