"You are a Girl, do Cardio"
Gender Stereotypes that need a kick in the Butt....Big Time!!

Gender Stereotypes, and India. The Unbreakable Bond!
Because, the society decides for us, while we are still learning our way out of the womb. Taking, Kuch Toh Log Kahenge,Logon Ka Kaam Hai Kehna to a whole new level!

From "Women can't drive", to "All Men love sports and sex," let us see what other male female stereotypes need redefining.

1. You are a Girl, do cardio!

Even fitness isn't left out. I mean, really? If women can produce a person out of their vagina, I am sure they can lift weights like a boss. And, who's to define femininity and masculinity based on what workouts people choose. Because, muscle building is for men, and being thin is for women, right?

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Recollecting a recent incident, VJ Bani, wasn't spared either. Read on, http://www.vagabomb.com/VJ-Bani-Was-Shamed-for-a-Having-a-Fit-Muscular-Body

2. Men don't cry!

Yes, women are sensitive, I am too. But, whatever happened to not let emotions define a gender? Considering it a man's strength, if he refuses to cry, is being lame to the next level. Crying is a way to express feelings. Let's just leave it at that! So, don't tell your son he can't cry, if he's sad or hurt.

3. If you want a husband, you better know how to Cook!

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Yes, because a woman's maturity is defined by, "Roti kitni goal hai" [How circular is the Chappati].
No matter how much she earns, and how independent she becomes, she's always deemed as a better homemaker, on her ability to cook for her family.


4. And, we didn't even leave the colors behind.

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Pink is for girls, and blue is for guys. Whoa! how did you arrive at that conclusion? I mean, I would love a guy, who can carry off a pink shirt, like a pro! But, since we are taught this, way before we learn how to grab a spoon, it becomes a liability to follow.


5. Don't be Gay!

Homosexuality, as we all know, is looked down upon in our country, much more of a crime, really.What is wrong with defining your own sexuality? If the society chooses to be judgmental, then a person can choose to be ignorant, just as much. The only thing scarier than coming out of the closet, for the LGBT, is being able to accept themselves as they are. So let them be. Stop judging!


6. Having more guy friends, make you a Slut!

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Really? What age are you living in? Welcome, to the 21st century, dorks! If a girl gets along with guys, that doesn't mean she's sleeping with all of them. She can just be as good a tomboy, as a girly girl.


7. Men are supposed to be the sole breadwinners.

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Get a job early, go abroad for post graduation, own a house, feed a family, earn six figures. Ugh! Give it a rest. All these expectations do, is, create pressure. No good can ever come out of it. Let men walk their own pace, instead of pushing them.

8. Menstruating Women in Temples: Ooh! Apocalypse

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To the typical ones, periods make women untouchables. And, the irony is, menstruating or not, either way, women will be considered impure. All these self-proclaimed god agents, need a brain-clean camp.

9. Got a Saree & Bindi. Voila! You are 'Sanskaari'

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Because sweatpants are for guys, are skirts for actresses, right? Welcome, to India, where women need to be covered head-to-toe, to be called dignified. And, well, we got 'Culture' to back us up, always blaming that. No culture says this, except in your own head. We can rock a crop-top, just as well as a blouse [Not much of a difference, though].


10. The Time difference, 12 AM for Guys= 7 PM for Girls.

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Sure, your son can stay as late as he wants, but if your daughter, even asks.... whoa, look who's grounded!
No clubbing, no drinking, no smoking. Basically, home is where the sexism starts!


To make it for a great end, watch Amitabh Bachchan bashing out Gender Stereotypes in India, that a woman bares everyday, in this video: