Program of Study
Medical Sciences
Document Type
Poetry
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Abstract: This poem centers around the expectations from a woman in a patriarchal society governed by hegemonic masculinity. It is written from my perspective, an 18 year-old, heterosexual, cis-woman of color. The poem delves into the implied yet unspoken expectations/norms (which are often contrasting and impossible to meet/abide by) that many women face in modern society. There is a special emphasis on highlighting the archaic and unrealistic nature of patriarchal beliefs and how they aim to simplify and objectify women for the male gaze.