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Be a man

December 22, 2016
By LeahDavis BRONZE, Ballwin, Missouri
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Be A Man
Be tough
Be bold
Have no feelings
that would be weird, right?
have low voice tones
be aggressive
Never dance,
that would be gay right?
Get a great job
Make all money for the family
Don't go into journalism,
thats for girls right?
Be brave
Mess around with girls
Never cry
guys don't do that, right?
Follow those rules
and be a man

© Michael L., Bethesda, MD

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This is about the expectations of guys and how sterotypes take control.

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