Purim

What a Drag: Why Can't Little Boys Wear Dresses?

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by Anat Shenker-Osorio

February 26, 2010 - 10:00am (Print)

Tomorrow, on the Jewish holiday of Purim, my three-year-old son will dress as Queen Esther, the star of this show. But reactions to his choice show just how little room boys have for exploring different gender roles.

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