Do we as a society put too much focus on gender norms, to such an extent that it puts too much pressure on both of the sexes? This sometimes results in persons feeling the need to conform to a standard based on societal gender expectations. Expectations ranging from the way one should act, dress, think, what occupation they should have etc.

I cannot count on one hand the amount of times I’ve read about LGBT youth being attacked for not conforming to a gender standard of male or female. This not only includes transgender persons, but also effeminate gay men and somewhat masculine lesbians.

So it seems to me that this goes much further than one being too “politically correct”. Minorities can brush off offensive slurs, but they cannot brush off a physical attack so easily.

What are your thoughts on this issue?

Topics: culture, society, gender issues, equality, stereotypes, discrimination, LGBTQ, conformism