Gender Stereotypes
I look at my
arms, my hair, and my clothes
Everything
from my heart, my ears and to toes
There is
nowhere, society cannot reach
I am a puppet on a string, listening the
perfect preach
Tan skin!
blonde hair! stereotypes every where
But we just
want enough love in our hearts to share
Where can I
find and be myself
What they
have done, do their care
Where is my
world?
Oh where can
I dream? And be free!
Jatin
Phogaat, XI C
How Powerful! And yet so sweet! :)
ReplyDeleteIt's a shame that there is gender inequality but someday somebody will stand up to the injustices. I really felt the "I am a puppet on a string, listening the perfect preach" because most teens like myself sometimes feel we're just following the flow everyday and going by everybody's rules and it doesn't have to be that way. It's just a matter of time and action, Thank you for this amazing poem.
ReplyDeletehow powerful is this and very inspiring
ReplyDeleteThank you for your opinion on stereotypes. I thought that your poem was powerful and has so much meaning as to how women are judged and seen differently. I admired how you describe yourself physically. All women just want to live freely and live their lives and reach their dreams.
ReplyDeleteI agree with everything you have to say. This is a very powerful message and it reflects everything of how this misogynistic society we live in.
ReplyDelete"I am a puppet on a string, ..." In the words of Ultron, "There are no strings on me." Your words are powerful and bring much thought to the mind. The astounding echo that comes from your words will ripple through society and change the world.
ReplyDeleteSuch a powerful poem. I admire how you acknowledged how people are judged based on their appearance. All men and women hope to reach the equity of society and how some can't reach their dreams because they're always being judged
ReplyDeleteI am moved by your words. I feel as if the influences of society are boundless and therefore binding. I too often times wonder, "where can I dream" and be myself? Thank you for sharing this.
ReplyDeleteThis is very strong and reflects on today's society. In America, we also have a lot of gender stereotypes. Our ancestors fought for equality and we are about to reach gender equality but to reach this we have to extend on our ancestors work. Without reaching the ultimate goal all the work we did so far will go to waste.
ReplyDeleteI feel that this poem does speak the truth. We will never be able to please society, so we should just be ourselves. A person is happier when they live based off of their own beliefs.
ReplyDeleteThis passage demonstrates an interesting idea about stereotypes and how people are told how act, walk, and talk. No one is truly free. Society always has a way of judging the way someone looks or acts and therefore people choose to blend in to the ideal look in order to fit in.
ReplyDeleteVery empowering and you really give a story behind this poem that is profound beyond my belief. I can relate personally because everyday when I wake-up I see my mom getting ready for a job she doesn't because wages don't match up to her male colleagues. While my dad works in a job he really likes because he paid the same, if not higher wages. I feel your poem really gives an insight to todays issues.
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