I think people drastically overstate the degree to which society is actually supportive of "tomboys". The reality is that a lot of "boy" clothes are seen as genderless because "man" is seen as the default. When girls *genuinely* transgress gender, society stops finding it cute
An analytical 🧵about the presentation of gender, misogyny, and sexual assault in Mouthwashing - and how it distinguishes itself amongst other stories that have dealt with these themes. Contains spoilers.
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