If women fall over wearing heels, that's embarrassing; but if a bloke falls over wearing heels, then you have to kill yourself! End of your life!
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Gender norms dictate extreme reactions to how men and women behave in certain clothing. Breaking norms often invites harsh judgment.
- In plain terms
- Society judges men and women differently for wearing heels.
- What can you take from it?
- Social rules about gender can be extreme.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you react when others break social norms?
Another view
Not everyone judges clothing choices harshly.
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