You Should

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You're a girl
You can't be strong
You can't talk too much
You shouldn't have facial hair
You shouldn't sit with your legs so wide open
You shouldn't wear pants
You shouldn't talk back
You shouldn't be working
You should be in the kitchen
You should be obedient
You should cover your body up
You should get married
You should be gentle
You should be pretty
You should be doing housework
You should be caring for children
You should be home before 8

I say
You should dress like yourself
You should do what you like
You should look like what makes you feel good
You should work hard
You should show the people what you are
You should speak up when you should
You should fight for your rights
You should be responsible for your mistakes
You should be an example for the other women in our community
You should be strong
You should be fearless
You should be you

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