If a gender performances are not universal ,how can it be that gender influences the way all people live their lives?Explain using examples from your own life.

 Even though gender roles are not the same everywhere, gender still influences how people live. Every society has its own ideas about how men and women should act, dress, or speak. These ideas shape the way we think and behave, even if we don’t always notice it.

For example, when I was younger, boys were often told to be strong and confident, while girls were told to be kind and quiet. Because of that, I sometimes felt shy to speak up in class. Later, I understood that these were just social rules, not natural ones.

Gender affects many things—our jobs, our hobbies, and how others see us. Even if someone decides not to follow gender expectations, they still face people’s opinions about what is “normal.”

So, gender may not be universal, but it still touches everyone’s life. Understanding that can help us be more open-minded and let people be who they truly are.