As 2013 comes to a close, we tend to look retrospectively on the past year and take account of our accomplishments and tasks that are left undone. Whatever these may be, we should look ahead with optimism for a great year planned ahead of us. Every year, many people around the world create New Year’s resolutions to help create a better year.
Why it is that even in the 21st century, a young child is made to believe the fact that the male gender is stronger than females? Recently while waiting at the checkout line at the grocery market, I overheard a conversation amongst a 6-year-old girl talking with her family about her new baby brother and how he was “stronger” because of his gender and without any sufficient proof: