Should girls and guys be able to participate in activities that were intended for the opposite sex? Examples: Hunting, Dance, Fishing, Fashion, Racing, Archery.
The story behind this topic
As a kid, I was not like most typical girls. Most young girls parents dresses them with matching hats and bow in there hair, but I did not. I wore camouflage over-alls and t-shirts most of the time. Most parents will not let there kids get dirty, let alone go outside but my parents did. I was raised up being around boys and guys; whether it was my mom and dad’s friends or my cousins and friends, so I have grown to enjoy male type of activities. My family is a big fan of Football and Racing. Ever since I was born, I was around Nascar Racing, Motocross, Four-wheelers, trucks, and Go-Carts. I would go with my dad to Race Pulls and watch the race. My dad started taking me hunting and fishing when I turned 2 years old. I could not do much but I still went. Most girls do not shoot guns, but I shot my first gun, a 4-10, at the age of 4. I went to my first turkey shoot at the age of 5 and borrowed my friend Brody’s gun. Growing up around these things has become a part of me and my lifestyle. As of right now, I personally own 5 guns and I have a hunters permit so I am legal, but I still use some of my dads; I have a Benelli 12-Guage shot-gun, Mossberg 20-Guage, Winchester 270 rifle, Winchester 243 rifle, and a 4-10 shot-gun. So I ask, Should girls and guys be able to participate in activities that were intended for the opposite sex? I chose this question because you do not typically see a girl hunting, fishing, racing, or going to turkey shoots like I do. These things are more male activities but I believe that that is sexist and a girl is capable of doing what a guy can do. I have had people, guys and girls, give me looks like I ought not to be doing any of those things. When some people hear or find out that I enjoy hunting, fishing, and shooting they judge me. People have even said that I was weird for doing these things; being an outdoors kind of girl does not affect my personality. At first these comments and looks got to me but I realized that these activities were apart of me. I do not need, and do not intend to adjust and or change for anybody. I am just as good as any guys at these things, if not better. I say that if males and females can succeed at the same thing then they should both be able to participate.
- Gabby Conner
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