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Breaking Barriers: People Reflect on Society’s Norms and the Path to Change

ByVictoria Cornell November 22, 2023November 22, 2023
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In the vast landscape of societal norms, there are those that we accept without much thought, while others may leave us questioning their relevance and impact. The question that beckons us to contemplate the fabric of our collective values is this: “If you could get rid of one societal norm, what would it be?” 

Gender Roles and Expectations

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To start, a Redditor replied, “Men who show emotions are considered “weak” or less “manly.” F**** off with that s****. If anything, it’s strong to show your emotions. Let those tears out, men.”

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Another Redditor commented, “The difference in expectations between men and women, from cradle to grave.”

Beauty Standards and Body Image

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A user commented, “Botox/expectation that wrinkles and aging are ugly.”

Another user added, “Your potential is limited by your appearance.”

Hierarchy and Power Structures

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One Redditor added, “The belief that wealthy people are inherently better/smarter and that poor people are inherently worse/dumber.”

Another Redditor replied, “That those with wealth can buy their way out of consequences.”

Marriage and Relationship Expectations

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A user commented, “The expectation that all adults should be in a relationship.”

A second user replied, “Getting married at a certain age. As a woman, I never feel enough in social situations because I’m not exactly dating or married yet…no one cares about other aspects of my life.”

Social Media Influences

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A popular comment was, “Social media challenges. 99% of them are dumb.”

Another comment read, “Worshipping celebrities.”

Education System and Standardized Testing

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One Redditor wrote, “Jobs require a degree, but it can be in any field of study long as you have one, even if it has nothing to do with the field the job is in.”

Consumerism and Materialism

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A user replied, “Making everything disposable/planned obsolescence.”

A second user commented, “Pointless consumer-driven spending just because it’s X-holiday. There’s one every fu****g month now.”

Workaholic Culture

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One Redditor added, “Standing for work when you could do it sitting down.”

A second Redditor replied, “Low wages being the norm. I’m in the process of upskilling, but my god, it’s abysmal what many positions pay these days when you factor in the rising cost of living.”

Ageism and Discrimination

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A popular comment was, “Disrespecting the elderly as if they have a choice over it.”

Another comment said, “That age deserves respect even when the old person is a capital A ”

Taboos and Stigma around Mental Health

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One most-liked comment read, “The amount of hate and discrimination people face for various reasons, especially the mentally ill. I’m tired of being treated like s****t for having an incurable disease that I can’t help. Then being told it will get better while offering no support.”

A second comment read, “The idea that if you’re a dude struggling with mental health issues, your only options are to either “just get over it” or “just hit the gym, dude.”

Cultural Appropriation

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One annoyed Redditor wrote, “White people telling me who is a person of color what is racist and arguing on my behalf about cultural appropriation.”

Racism and Racial Inequality

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A user replied, “Bigotry is a social norm. Let’s get rid of that.”

Double Standards in Sexuality

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A Redditor commented, “That breasts are s*****zed on women, and we have to cover up while men don’t.”

Another Redditor added, “People assuming I can’t do something just because I’m a woman.”

Political Correctness and Cancel Culture

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One person simply said, “Canceling people you don’t agree with.”

A second person replied, “The obsession with trying to force misogyny or racism into every situation.”

Traditional Gender Roles in Parenting

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Finally, a Redditor added, “Familial and societal pressures to have children when you do not ever want to have them.”

This thread on r/ask provoked a deep and introspective exploration of societal norms as Redditors passionately expressed their desire to eliminate certain aspects they deemed restrictive or outdated. It was an enlightening journey through various categories, ranging from gender roles and beauty standards to discrimination based on race, sexuality, and ability. The collective voices of Redditors shed light on the prevailing issues that society grapples with, highlighting the need for change and progress.

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