Ask most females who they first admired and emulated when they were very young, too many will tell you Cinderella... and I’m one of them.

This expectation of women to have a feather-like personality is planted so deeply, most are unaware of it, but it’s there and it’s impacting the way women are perceived and navigate the workplace.

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I am conscious I am approaching this topic discussing traditional gender roles and relationships. This is not to negate the experiences of others but to kickstart an important conversation. I also don’t want to assume I know or understand what those who don’t fit these norms experience. Please forgive me for any ignorance I may display, and do let me know if I could have approached this in a better way. I’m always open to feedback and learning.