But the essential fact is that our gender roles are taught to each of us, and are rigidly enforced, through families and friends, educational institutions, the workplace, media, advertising and the entertainment industry. ... Number four - a "boy" - who wears rugged clothing, likes the colour blue and plays with soldiers, participates in competitive team sports, enjoys fighting, does not cry, and has short hair. ...

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