Sentence examples for challenged gender from inspiring English sources

"A girl with a buzz cut is like Jaden Smith wearing a skirt," Ms. Glauser said, referring to Will Smith's son, who has publicly challenged gender norms through fashion.

Yet in a century of feminist campaigning it is those women who have publicly challenged gender stereotypes that have made it possible for others to soar to the top.

Troupes that formed in the years after the 1969 Stonewall uprising, like Theater Rhinoceros in San Francisco and the Other Side of Silence in New York, celebrated sexual difference, challenged gender roles and rallied the political troops.

There was something utilitarian and practical aboutJean Paul Gaultier 's man, who in the past has challenged gender stereotypes — as seen in the splendid Montreal Museum of Fine Arts exhibition in Canada.

In that sense, a princess might have reinforced rather than challenged gender stereotypes in the 21st century — and a king is in some ways more likely to break those stereotypes: "It's awkward being a male royal because you can't be a traditional male leader — you are the figurehead of this very feminized institution," Ms. Chernock said.

On the outer fringes of the few small gay communities were people who challenged gender expectations.

Frank challenges gender binaries from the moment he arrives.

Her career has been predicated on her willingness to challenge gender norms.

Mayer's work includes a trilogy of films challenging gender boundaries and expectations.

But the time is ripe to start thinking more boldly and actually challenge gender equality and gender roles," said Javornik.

Last year, Cannes launched a new Glass Lion for work challenging gender stereotypes in advertising, inspired by Facebook's Sheryl Sandberg.