When we hear the word “gender,” we often think only of “male” or “female.” However, gender is much more than that: it is a set of ideas, expectations, and social norms that tell boys and girls, men and women, how they “should” act, feel, or look (Moss-Racusin, 2021). These sets of predefined beliefs are called gender stereotypes, and they can affect us in almost every area of our lives, from school to personal relationships.Gender stereotypes are like “boxes” that society tries to put people into. But no one fits perfectly into these boxes — and we shouldn’t! Our identity goes far beyond fixed ideas about “how a boy or a girl should be.” By questioning and fighting gender stereotypes, we are creating space so everyone can live more freely, healthily, and happily. Each of us has an important role in this change. It is not easy to break patterns that have existed for centuries, but step by step, we can build a society where all people have the right to be who they are, without fear or shame.