In her book "Bad Feminist," Roxane Gay discusses the societal expectations imposed on individuals regarding their behavior, thoughts, and expressions. She points out the irony that while people commonly express disdain for stereotypes, they often react negatively when someone challenges or deviates from these preconceived notions. This contradiction highlights a fundamental issue in how society enforces conformity.
Gay emphasizes that everyone has the potential to break these unspoken rules, which ironically...