Blending Gender – by Suzann Paneck Robins
Posted by Kagisho in Transform Your MindFeb 23rd, 2010 | no responsesBrave individuals, who do not feel at home in their own bodies and explore the possibility of changing gender through medical intervention, have raised questions regarding what it means to be a “real” man or woman. There is no clear understanding about the difference between biologically based gender differences and those constructed by learned behavior. Identity, like personality, is eventually self-discovered. Every society, and each family within each culture, has a particular historical background that dictates how boys and girls should be raised, and most express expectations regarding behaviors. For instance, some families still believe girls “should be seen and not heard” and that “a woman’s place is in the home.” Other families teach that boys must be strong and never cry or show any emotions. Many children receive mixed messages, which leave them confused throughout their entire lives.
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