Be quiet, be nice, be respectful, don’t talk too loud, don’t say too much. Don’t fight for your place at the table - it’s unladylike. Don’t wear clothes that are too tight in case your male teachers fancy you. In one fell swoop, these young women were shamed, shackled and burdened by their burgeoning womanhood. Fight, but don’t fight, because you shouldn’t have to.

Source: Irish Examiner November 24, 2020 20:57 UTC