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t assign different roles, expectations, and rights based on gender. These norms have historically marginalized women and gender minorities, restricting their participation in education, employment, and political life. Such systemic biases have created a foundation for lifetime disadvant

g archetypes, key texts, and critical debates, it becomes evident that the literary invention of gender is a powerful tool—capable of shaping cultural perceptions and inspiring social change. As we continue to interrogate and reimagine what femininity can be,