2nd Period blog, Aug 21th

 Prompt: In “Girl” by Jamaica Kincaid, the mother provides her daughter with numerous expectations about how a girl should behave. Reflect on a specific gender expectation within your culture that has been challenging for you to navigate. Then describe one clear example of this expectation and explain why it has been difficult for you. Keep your response concise, vivid, and focused on your personal experience.

Prompt Response: One thing In my Mexican family and culture would be is the boys in the family are expected to be strong and not show too much emotion.

Summary: Boys can sometimes feel like they have to hide their feelings and always act tough.

Reflection: This can be difficult because I think it is important to express how I feel. Sometimes I keep my feelings to my self but sometimes I cant.