Gender Roles and Stereotypes in the Army

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Deviant Phrase/Sentence	Normal Alternative	Deviant Alternative	Purpose or Effect or Author’s Style?	Abstract connections/Universal Ideas
“[women] work twice as hard to get half as far.” -Marilyn Woodman, soldier	Men have it easier than women.	Women in today’s society have to prove they’re on the same physical level as men, and even doing so, they still get less credit and recognition.	The author uses this woman’s quote to showcase the gender roles prevalent in the army. When most think about soldiers, they don’t see a woman. Because of this, women have to work harder to be seen as equivalent to their male counterparts.	Unfairness is prominent in the army for women, but not enough to be recognized by officials. The thoughts and stereotypes cloud the minds of their coworkers. Women hide themselves and try to be “more like men” to feel equal.
“As a female in a war, it’s you against the world.” -Jeanette Martinez, soldier	Women have to live up to many more standards than men.	The stereotypes and expectations placed upon women can define them in their jobs, to a point where they’re constantly just trying to prove others wrong.	The author uses quotes from actual women in the army to truly have a reliable source and evidence that gender roles affect women in more ways than most would expect.	The lack Indifference divides men and women in the army. The women have to work harder to keep up the image that men have without even trying. Women are ridiculed more harshly when they make a mistake as a soldier than men.

Toys Have NO Gender

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“letting go of gendered toys encourages adults to nurture a child’s individuality rather than channeling his or her play along a preordained path.”	Toys influence kids’ interests.	Having a neutral opinion towards toys and not labeling them with a gender creates a more diverse environment for a child to discover themselves in.	The author is trying to persuade the reader that giving toys a gender is only going to prohibit their child. A child should be able to make their own decisions about what toy they want to play with.	The author is shedding light on the lack of open-mindedness amongst parents in today’s generation. Parents these days don’t realize the lasting impacts that forcing gender stereotypes and gender roles can have on a child. It can alter their self worth, sense of self, interests, and role in life.
“We should stop gender-targeted toys because the more we typecast our children’s activities, the more we reinforce traditional gender roles, possibly inadvertently constraining their future choice of activities.”	Labeling boy and girl toys can sway the likes and dislikes of children.	Selecting the toys our child plays with, even unintentionally, shapes their personality and interests, and restricts them from pursuing something they might otherwise love.	The author is emphasizing that a child, without even knowing, is being influenced by their toys. What they play with when they are young can aid in determining what they will like when they are older.	Constriction divides the roles of each gender in more ways than one. Men get paid more than women, men are more eligible for better jobs. Toys constrain children into the division of their gender, and playing with “toys of the other gender” can make a boy look less masculine  and a girl look less feminine, or so people think.

Do I Want My Daughter To Be A Princess?

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“not every woman is sitting in a tower, twirling her hair and waiting to be saved.”	Every woman is different.	The stereotypes placed upon  women in today’s society are blanket statements and don’t apply to everyone.	The author uses the common idea that every girl wants to be princesses to clarify that some women aren’t as “feminine” as others. It’s an all too common misconception that women care about their hair and makeup while men care about sports and cars. The author emphasises how people are people, and their interests do not correlate with their gender.	Stereotypes inhabit the lives of everyone more than realized. If you see a man with ragged clothes on the street, you think he’s homeless. The link between old clothes and poverty is a stereotype. Gender roles is all about them; the misconceptions of one gender versus another, the idea that girls can only be a certain way and boys another. The author of the article is trying to explain that stereotypes don’t work for everyone. Some people surpass their implied roles.
“Women can like make-up and make believe, but we also can make the world a better place.”	Women can be  both predictable and unpredictable.	Just because women exceed and do not want to be confined to the limitations of a stereotype does not mean they couldn’t fit into it.	The author wants it to be known that there is not a harsh line between women and stereotypes. Some women enjoy typical feminine doings but they may also participate in things linked more with men.	The author highlights the amount of ignorance people have towards gender roles. Most parents don’t even know they’re enforcing them. It’s common that a little girl is considered a princess and a little boy is a superhero or soldier, even though they’re interchangeable. People aren’t even aware of the mindsets they are putting into their children. They’re oblivious to the inner consequences gender roles can have on a child’s self esteem, especially if what they are interested in isn’t typical.