Abstract
Ina is a double major in nursing and psychology from Elk Grove, CA. Ina “always had trouble embracing myself with the way masculinity and femininity are pitted against each other” and found meaning in writing this essay, as they believe “there’s so much value in painting ourselves however we want … regardless of the expectations of gendered roles.” As a non-binary individual, Ina feels that writing this piece was a healing experience and a reminder to embrace all aspects of who they are. They love reading and writing, which has led to a bedroom flooded with different kinds of books. Now and in the future, Ina hopes to reach people and help them, whether it is through the medical field, psychology, or writing. They note that “life is full of people, relationships, and stories worth sharing, and there’s something very special about being a part of that process—giving or receiving.”
Recommended Citation
Tolentino, Ina
(2022)
"Breaking Free from Gender Norms: Adolescent Constructions of Femininity Through the Patriarchy and High School Musical,"
Undercurrents: A Journal of Undergraduate Student Composition: Vol. 3:
Iss.
1, Article 10.
Available at:
https://scholarworks.umb.edu/undercurrents/vol3/iss1/10
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