In this episode of the Narrative Project, Hazal, Sue, Mica, and Daisy discuss what gender means to them and how gender is socialized. They share the personal ways in which they define gender and how courses within their field of study have defined it. The group discusses how society predetermines gender and reinforces the binary gender system through baby showers and toy products. Through exploration of personal upbringings, they elaborate on how they were rewarded or criticized when a gender boundary was seemingly crossed. They bring to attention how stereotypes of masculinity and femininity impact people of all gender identities and conclude the episode with a discussion on reasons why some people are hesitant to seek out resources due to these stereotypes.

Content warning: discussion of sexual assault.