All our lives, we are taught that boys act in a particular way, and girls act in a different way. Every time we turn on the TV, we see muscly men saving people, riding motorbikes, and taking risks, while we see women shopping at the mall, taking care of children, and going to the beach. While these things are all fine, these are gender norms and nothing should stop us from breaking them!

The ways that boys and girls should act, dress, and think has been pushed upon us for centuries, but is this a good thing? I think that we should be able to be true to ourselves, whether that is feminine or masculine.

Girls can be active, play sports, and have short hair!
Boys can enjoy shopping, use makeup, and love animals!
All these things, and more, are completely okay. It is never okay, however, to harrass or bully a person for acting or dressing differently to how you might expect if they are not hurting anyone!

Androgyny
The androgynous look, or blending the lines between gender norms, is one of my favorite styles that shows this idea through fashion. Girls in suits, boys with long flowing locks - this style can produce stunningly beautiful and dramatic looks!

How do you break the norms?