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    The photograph shows a boy wearing red high-heeled shoes, challenging gender norms about appropriate clothing. The photographer aims to emphasize that anyone can wear any clothes and express themselves freely, regardless of gender. While some may view the boy's attire as inappropriate or assume something is wrong with him, the author believes there is nothing wrong with the picture and that gender alone should not determine what is acceptable to wear. The image encourages accepting people for who they are rather than judging them based on gender stereotypes.

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    The photograph shows a boy wearing red high-heeled shoes, challenging gender norms about appropriate clothing. The photographer aims to emphasize that anyone can wear any clothes and express themselves freely, regardless of gender. While some may view the boy's attire as inappropriate or assume something is wrong with him, the author believes there is nothing wrong with the picture and that gender alone should not determine what is acceptable to wear. The image encourages accepting people for who they are rather than judging them based on gender stereotypes.

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    The photograph shows a boy wearing red high-heeled shoes, challenging gender norms about appropriate clothing. The photographer aims to emphasize that anyone can wear any clothes and express themselves freely, regardless of gender. While some may view the boy's attire as inappropriate or assume something is wrong with him, the author believes there is nothing wrong with the picture and that gender alone should not determine what is acceptable to wear. The image encourages accepting people for who they are rather than judging them based on gender stereotypes.

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    Celestino, Kaile Aisha C.

    November 17, 2022


    BSBA-FM1B Professor Julia Lea B. Radovan

    At first sight, the image appears to be a normal and ordinary photograph of a boy
    having fun while wearing red heels, yet for some, it might not be. Examining it, though,
    would show otherwise. According to my interpretation of the photo, the person who took
    it is someone who wants their audience to be enlightened about gender norms and
    stereotypes. They might have chosen such an illustration because it is so relatable and
    speaks of the truth. By showing a boy wearing high shoes, they allude to their point. The
    photographer of this image wished to emphasize the boy's interest in an attempt to put
    on the red high-heeled shoes in order to experience how they felt. Given that anyone
    can wear it, this is undoubtedly a reflection of gender norms.

    My interest was already attracted by the boy's joyful expression who was wearing
    red heels. A deeper message is also added by the red high heels he is wearing. Also,
    the setting or location of the photo influences the message. I believe it was taken at the
    child's residence, where his parents or legal guardians also live, and they might have
    had an impact on the decision to have the child wear the red high heels.

    People could interpret the boy's attire as being inappropriate for his gender and
    assume something is wrong with it, perceive it as wrongdoing, or discriminate against
    the child and his parents or guardians as a result. Some people could believe that this
    image is simply for entertainment purposes. They could wonder, "Why does the boy
    wear high heels? They might make assumptions about the boy because they believe
    that only women can wear heels and that men cannot. But in my case, I believe that
    there is nothing wrong with the picture. Gender alone is insufficient to classify clothing.
    No matter what gender, everybody is free to wear whatever they want to. Furthermore, I
    think everyone who wears heels embodies strength. There are changes because we
    live in a modern age. Finding your true self and doing some self-exploration are both
    fine and there is nothing wrong with it.

    The following values, lifestyles, and points of view or omitted from this message.
    Based on what I’ve observed in the picture. The child gave the item of clothing he is
    wearing importance, even though it is not appropriate for his gender, and this is one of
    the values I saw in the image. He serves as an example of his value system for various
    actions and viewpoints. High heels are favored in the lifestyle that is depicted in the
    illustration. Women are more likely to wear high heels than men since they draw
    attention to the disparity in footwear between the sexes. Moreover, the viewpoint that is
    depicted in the image. The boy makes an attempt to wear high heels to demonstrate his
    style in doing so. Based on my experience, as we get older, we try new things to form
    our opinions on things, and the boy has no idea what he wears. Also, our surroundings
    influence how we will be in the future. The boy’s point of view may change as time
    passes. He may know what is the appropriate thing to do and whom should he become
    in the future.

    The image appears to be trying to convince us that the stereotypes associated


    with clothing are incorrect and should be stopped, which is why I believe it is being sent.
    The image's focus is on gender norms. Gender norms in society refer to the behaviors
    that are expected of us depending on the gender to which we are assigned. These
    behaviors include how we should behave, speak, dress, hold ourselves, and perform.
    For example, females are expected to behave respectfully and dress in traditionally
    feminine ways, whereas men are frequently expected to appear powerful, and to dress
    in manly attire. Nevertheless, we should not discriminate against, harass, abuse, or
    stigmatize anyone who does not adhere to gender norms or standards by using these
    gendered standards. It is important to accept them for who they are and what they are.
    In addition, people of all genders should be free to dress and behave however they
    want to. We should respect and show some support to them for bravely being true to
    themselves.

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