Breaking Gender Stereotypes in Schools Quiz

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<p>The examples include a girl being hit by a classmate, a girl being told she can't play football, a girl being shoved for refusing to date a friend, and a girl being harassed and catcalled.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The author is highlighting the dismissive and harmful nature of the phrase, which is used to excuse and normalize mistreatment of girls by boys.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The text expresses the frustration and defiance through the repeated apologies ('Sorry') and the declaration of being done with apologizing and tolerating mistreatment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The text suggests that sexism is pervasive and that girls often face dismissive attitudes and obstacles when trying to speak up against mistreatment and discrimination.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The phrase 'Boys will be boys' dismisses the mistreatment of girls and reinforces gender stereotypes, making it difficult for the girls to speak up and seek justice.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The text challenges the notion by presenting multiple instances where girls experience mistreatment and are dismissed with the phrase 'Boys will be boys,' highlighting the prevalence of sexism.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Teachers and authority figures contribute to the mistreatment by dismissing the girls' complaints with the same phrase 'Boys will be boys,' failing to address the underlying issues and allowing the behavior to continue.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The text conveys the frustration and defiance through the girls' actions of speaking up and the repetition of 'Sorry but we are done Saying Sorry,' indicating their refusal to accept the mistreatment and dismissive attitudes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The text provides examples of a girl being hit, discouraged from playing football, shoved for rejecting a date, and harassed by her male classmates, all being dismissed with the phrase 'Boys will be boys'.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The text conveys the frustration and defiance of the girls through their actions of speaking up to teachers despite knowing that they will be dismissed, and through the repeated phrase 'Sorry but we are done Saying Sorry' indicating their refusal to apologize for speaking up.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The dismissive attitudes and phrases like 'Boys will be boys' contribute to the mistreatment of the girls by excusing the behavior of their male classmates and discouraging the girls from speaking up or seeking help.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The text challenges the notion that girls don't experience sexism by highlighting the mistreatment and dismissive attitudes faced by the girls in different situations, demonstrating the impact of sexism on their lives.</p> Signup and view all the answers