A "SISSY" OR A "TOM-BOY"
In most societies differences in play between boys and girls are not merely
expected, but actively encouraged. In our own culture, only very young boys may be
allowed to play with their sisters' dolls occasionally without ridicule or remonstrance.
And even they are rarely given dolls of their own, although teddies and stuffed
animals may be allowed. A seven-year-old boy who enjoys tucking teddies up in cots
is likely to be ridiculed if he does it too often. Similarly, girls do enjoy playing with toy
cars and train sets, but are rarely given these as presents. Older girls particularly are
discouraged from playing boisterous games and may be labelled "torn-boys" if they
do not conform to the quieter, gentler, less aggressive activities expected of them.
Boys who abstain from rough games, or prefer reading or playing the piano are in
danger of being labelled "sissy".
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