Anyway, it's like with bikes,' said the first speaker authoritatively. 'I thought I was going to get this bike with seven gears and one of them razorblade saddles and purple paint and everything, and they gave me this light blue one. With a basket. A girl's bike.''Well. You're a girl,' said one of the others.'That's sexism, that is. Going around giving people girly presents just because they're a girl.

Summary

This quote highlights the issue of gender stereotypes and sexism. The first speaker expresses disappointment at receiving a stereotypically feminine bike as a gift instead of one that aligns with their interests and preferences. The second speaker dismisses the concern, suggesting that it is justified because the first speaker is a girl. This exchange exposes the discriminatory practice of assuming and affirming gender-based expectations, reinforcing the need to challenge such unequal treatment based on gender.

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