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Problems associated with gender in Kenyan society

When a baby is born, he or she ends up being taught different sets of behaviours. There are different roles to be played by boys and girls, and how the two genders should behave and act. In most African communities, boys are taught to act and behave differently from girls.

A boy is taught things such as sports, how to be competitive and self reliant. He is also supposed to be strong and not to cry when hurt.

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