Boys here girls there essay

From the beginning of childhood, boys and girls learn what is expected of them. As boys and girls grow up, they are each treated differently by their parents and peers, “boys are much more likely to be encouraged to be physical, to be exuberant, and to ‘eat like growing boys.’

The short story by Alice Munro belongs to the collection of works “Dance of the Happy Shades” and is entitled “Boys and Girls”. It is written from the female perspective that makes it original, as the writers more often turn to description of the world with the eyes of men, the type of story dealing with girls world-view is less common.

In contrast, girls are told to be modest, to get along, to be less physical, and to watch their weight (Connell Gender inequality causes one to have less opportunities in their lives. Women are often either restricted from certain positions or receive less work for similar work to men, and also have less opportunities to succeed.

The social position of a woman is clearly seen on the example of the girl’s mother that, by the way, along with her father plays a considerable role in the storyline. Ex facte parents seem to be perfect and provide their children with everything necessary for their development.