From childhood, there is an evident distinction made between the roles, behaviours and appearance of a girl compared to a boy. Whether it's that fact that boys are praised for aggression while girls are expected to be polite or that girls are more often complimented on their appearance while boys are complimented on things like their work ethic. A girl stepping outside of these strict societal boundaries makes her less “feminine” or less “girly”.

These societal expectations continue from childhood into adulthood. We see the effect of these boundaries manifest into adulthood where women are paid less for the same work a man does. It’s frustrating to hear that as a society we have not progressed enough for women to have the same opportunities. Let’s dive deeper into the root of this issue and find out how we can work towards change.