Who said girls can’t fight and boys can’t bake?
The old way of thinking has come to an end. Gen Z has completely rewritten the script of gender. They’re breaking stereotypes and traditional norms, giving real, equal rights to both genders. Now, not only do girls lead, but they also prove to the world that they can both fight and cook, while boys show that if there is a woman behind every successful man, there is also a man behind every successful woman. Gen Z is taking over the world in a positive way.
From books to reality
In the past, we only read in our books that boys and girls are equal, but today we can finally see it happening. This article examines how old-school thinking has evolved and how the entire script of gender has shifted.
Why were women confined to four walls?
In the past, women were forced to stay within the confines of their homes, doing household chores and following men. Women’s rights existed only in books, and men were the ones expected to lead. I’m not saying the whole world’s mindset has changed, but there are places where these changes are clearly visible.
Men were supposed to earn outside the house and were not allowed to help their wives at home. It was considered shameful for a man to help with household chores or cooking. If a woman went out to earn, people called her husband weak — “a man living on his wife’s income.” Trying to be modern was considered a sin. Old-school thinkers only allowed modernisation for men, not for women.
The silent struggle of little girls
This is not a story of one little girl; it’s the story of many. Innocent girls were raised in societies that told them not to play cricket outside, not to raise their voices even when something wrong happened. Men were considered superior, even when they made mistakes. But today’s world tells a different story: women are strong and men are smart. In the past, girls weren’t allowed to prove themselves. But in Gen Z’s world, they are both earning and managing homes. They know how to fight and how to stand for themselves. Today’s women are unbeatable in winning cricket matches, excelling in boxing, bringing home Olympic medals and making their countries proud.
Modern men redefining masculinity
On the other hand, Gen Z men are no less. They are strong and smart, no longer just leading and giving orders. They support their women, share responsibilities and break old stereotypes.
Men are now interested in skincare, cooking, and baking. They are proving that care and creativity aren’t gendered. Masculinity no longer just means strength; it means balance, empathy and confidence.
The change through social media
Of course, there are still many places where people live with an old-school perspective. But change is happening fast. We see countless examples of equality and success. But the story doesn’t end here.
In the beauty industry, makeup-loving girls are starting their own beauty brands and building empires like Huda Kattan, ruling the world of beauty. Boys are succeeding in their careers as cardiologists, businessmen and even master chefs like Gordon Ramsay, changing what it means to be passionate and skilled.
Gen Z’s distinctive approach brought the change. The same platforms that once spread trends are now spreading awareness. Boys and girls are promoting what feminism and masculinity truly mean: equality. Men post skincare routines, women share boxing highlights, and both cheer each other on.
Equality builds stronger relationships
The new generation believes that balance and equality are key to success, not just in society, but also in relationships. Many relationship problems are solved when both partners respect each other’s choices. Understanding wins over ego. Now, women don’t want to be handled with care; they want to be treated as equals. Both are equally dependent on each other for their success, which ultimately leads the country and the world toward growth. The shift we see today is more than a social trend; it’s a cultural transformation. The world is finally beginning to see that gender never defined capability; only mindset did.