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Gender performance is the idea that gender is something inscribed in daily practices, learned and performed based on cultural norms of femininity and masculinity.

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Gender stereotyping refers to the practice of ascribing to an individual woman or man specific attributes, characteristics, or roles by reason only of her or his membership in the social group of women or men.

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This clip informs how gender stereotype has shaped children to think, act, and soon become. Showing us the damaging affects one is "supposed" to act even if it goes against one's preference.

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Kids Believe Gender Stereotypes By Age 10, Global Study From 15 Different Countries Says | TIME

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How you present yourself is really a drag..

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How you present yourself is really a drag..

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What do you mean?

Briefly, the way we should look at gender is an expression of choice that corresponds to our personality. Though there are roadblocks as to society creating the "average" ideal gender binary roles, but it is scale measured on what's at trend, cultural backgrounds, and the timing of fashion. West & Zimmerman puts it this way, "Sociologists use the phrase doing gender to describe the ways in which we actively obey and break gender rules" (West & Zimmerman 69).

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Society says being a woman you are to:

-Be modest, don't reveal too much! You must respect yourself.
-Remain being a virgin until marriage; you must be pure.
-Have kids! You are called to be a mother, motherhood is the most important thing you have going on.
-You like the color pink and all things delicate.
-Submit to your husband, he's the breadwinner and provider for you.
-You can't be an engineer you're not too smart enough, you should be a teacher.

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Society says to be a real man you have to...

-Don't show any emotions you'll be seen as weak & vulnerable.
-Boys will be boys!
-Saturday's are for the boys, remember that.
-Violence as an indicator of power.
-Multiple sex partners are to be praised, it's an accomplishment!
-You are the leader of your family.

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Now that we have an understanding of the rules & roles society has to say about gender, connect the sport to the correct gender accordingly.

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Gender performances is the idea that "we learn complex sets of gendered expectations that tell us how to behave as men and women in varying situations" (West & Zimmerman, 68). What shapes these behavioral norms is society based on past upbringings that are influenced by religion, culture, or trends & timings. I'm sure we've all been guilty of gender stereotyping one point in our lives based off of a certain action or appearance. But as we enter a more progressive generation, gender performances will no longer be subjected to the binary spectrum.

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How to get rid of the gender binary stigma:

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How to get rid of the gender binary stigma:

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-Let toys be toys for girls & boys
-Chores have no gender, so don't be biased
-Education is for everybody- STEM caters to all children
-Emotions should be expressed freely, let it all out
-Athletic abilities can be taught & practiced