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What does it mean?
The lyrics question why girls are raised to be quiet and boys to be strong, attributing it to gendered expectations.
In plain terms
Girls are told to sing quietly while boys sing loudly, which makes girls weak and boys strong.
What can you take from it?
Gender roles limit potential and strength.

Where it applies

  • schools
  • parenting
  • workplace

Putting it to work

  • advocating equality
  • challenging roles
  • raising sons and daughters equally

Questions to consider

  • How do gender expectations shape children?
  • What changes do you want to see?

Another view

It overlooks individual variation within groups.

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