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How Typical

February 18, 2016
By MeganHalverson BRONZE, Canton, Illinois
MeganHalverson BRONZE, Canton, Illinois
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Gender Stereotypes.

What are those?

They say that they're extinct,

but we all know that's not true.

They say women and men

are equal.

We are not equal.

Men do not respect women.

Men are no better than women.

Women do not need men,

a lesson learned by my mother.

Women can succeed.

Women can achieve.

Women can stay at home

if they please.

But we are not fragile. 

We are strong.

I can change a lightbulb,

I can cook a meal.

Why do I make a quarter less?

Is it wrong to be female?

Is my work less fulfilling?

No.

Stand tall women.

Our time will come.


The author's comments:

I wrote this piece because I am very passionate about the topic of gender equality. I believe that women and men are equal and should be treated so.


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