“Girls should always smile”, “Boys don’t cry”, “Girls should not sit with their legs apart”, “Boys should not wear makeup”, these are some of the things society gets to hear every day! These are known as gender roles and they are based on gender differences and dictate how girls and boys should behave and act. Gender roles and gender stereotypes go hand in hand to perpetuate inequality between the genders by greatly limiting women’s access to resources, employment opportunities, and agency in decision-making processes. NEN presents to you a vibrant comic strip that cleverly debunks some of the most common gender stereotypes that plague society.
