The gender prism is just descending upon us. For instance, when we're girls of nine or 10 we … - Gloria Steinem

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The gender prism is just descending upon us. For instance, when we're girls of nine or 10 we may be climbing trees and saying, "I know what I want. I know what I think. " And then suddenly at 11 or 12, the gender role takes hold, and adults tell us, "How clever of you to know what time it is. " It happens to boys, too and even sooner - between five and eight. Before that, boys cry and express uncertainty.

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