Write about a time when you did something out of the norm. What was it and how did others react?

Prompt Response: a time I did something out of the norm was when at a family friends wedding all of the women wore simple light dresses I wore a dark patterned dress. I got a lot of compliments on the outfit mostly about how unique the outfit was for the occasion 

Summary: We discussed questions about gender roles and societal expectations 

Reflection: I learned more about societal expectations of gender roles

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