Do you think there are double standards raising boys versus girls?
Saw this below my question on gender double standards and I thought it will be fun to comment,
Yes I do think there are double standards raising boys versus girls. A double standard is "a rule or principle that is unfairly applied in different ways to different people or groups," I also agree that there is a gender indoctrination too, but I think there is both (gender indoctrination and double standards going on when raising boys and girls. Yes girls are indoctrinated to be the princess and there is grooming for them to be mothers and wives, while as boys are indoctrinated to be strong, tough, doers, go-getters, and providers.
Girls like yellow or pink, play with dolls, taught to cook, do laundry, focus on appearance to get that dashing prince charming. While boys like green or blue, play with trucks and cars, and are waiting for there chance to save their princess.
Even so, there are also double standards, especially in my own experiences, growing up with brothers and a sister. I have a little brother, and he was allowed to stay out later than me with the premise that as a boy he can protect himself better then I can (logical argument but still) Between my brothers and my father, they can trade sexual jokes and share past sexual adventures together in a moment of bonding and understanding. They were allowed to express their sexuality openly without fear of being judged. If I ever were to talk about these things, especially to my father I would surely be and have been looked down upon and my moral character judged as flawed. They always expected me (but mostly my mom) to do the dishes and clean and cook, and if that can't be done, another judgement based on my moral character and my position/usefulness as a woman. BTW I am not trashing my dad or brothers (I love them dearly) and I grew up in a loving and nurturing home, but these double standards existed and still exist.
Another thing is appearance, my mom always encouraging me to keep my appearance up (beyond common hygiene practices), while my father didn't say much about my brothers and their need to keep theirs up. He did suggested these things to me and my sister, along with my mother.
I would say especially how it is ingrained in a woman to know how to cook, do laundry and clean. These are both common things that both genders have to learn and know how to do as adults, but it is groom more into a woman because one day she will be a mother and HAVE to learn these things, really? Not every woman wants to be a mother Anyways thank you!
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