Quote by Sarah Dessen
Maybe if I'd agreed to do the debutante thing like she wanted. Or taken up pageants instead of riding jump bikes with a bunch of grungy boys. I'd always tell her, why can't I do both? Who says you have to be either smart or pretty, or into girly stuff or sports? Life shouldn't be about the either/or. We're capable of more than that, you know?
Summary
This quote highlights the frustration of the speaker with society's tendency to impose either/or choices, specifically in relation to societal expectations of femininity. The speaker questions why they have to choose between being smart or pretty, feminine or sporty. They argue that people should not be limited to one aspect of their identity, as they believe individuals are capable of embodying multiple interests and strengths. The quote calls for a more inclusive perspective on life and challenges the notion of conforming to prescribed gender roles.
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Life Lessons Boys Along For The Ride Auden West Bikes Capable Of More Debutante Either Or Girly Maggie Neely Pageants Pretty
By Sarah Dessen
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