Like, why is it so widespread, what causes it, what solutions are available, etc. I don’t really know how to ask this question so I hope I’m making sense

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    Absolutely agree.

    One of the ways we’ve gone wrong so far is that people do need some guidance at least on what is possible and acceptable.

    Just saying to young people “Be whatever you want to be” is unhelpful and confusing.

    Role models of all kinds and representation matter so people who are figuring these things out as they grow have inspiration, ideas, can see who they are reflected in the world around them so they can put a name to the feeling.

    If we can do that without shaming, blaming or excluding then people can find their way without the need of gender binary.

    Caveat, not everyone is a suitable role model. Some people are warnings, not examples.

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      There was a meme the other day about how Aragorn from lotr is the kind of male role model men need. Kind, shows his emotions, strong without being cruel.