As we explore the experience of being a female, we call attention to the ways in which society has limited and trapped women through myths and stereotypes.
Don’t speak up! Cross your legs a certain word! If you are too successful you might not find a man. If you are too beautiful, you are a proud person; you can’t be a career woman; who would help cater for the family? You must know how to cook; you should be totally covered (irrespective of the weather). Marriage is a must and not beyond your 20’s, if you don’t have a rich boyfriend, you are not cool enough. The list is endless.
In most cultures, ideas of success are associated with male traits. Women’s self-perception are often distorted, reflecting cultural values about women rather than appraisals of women’s worth Ultimately, many girls and women begin to question themselves and feel powerless, whether they are in classroom, at work or in a relationship with others. Stereotypes of women mental capability give rise to snap judgment that women are not as qualified as a man for certain positions requiring what are presumed to be masculine attributes (e.g. intelligence, decisiveness, logical reasoning skills, leadership and financial acumen) furthermore this brings us close to the reasons a lot of women develop a low self-esteem.
Finally females should be left to grow in their own space and probably learn all the “DON’T” at will.