list for combating the pattern. Jennifer: Oh yes, that want to learn more, here too. It's weird because in a way I look at my childhood and think wow, it was really sheltered, and yet I suppose it allowed me to miss the stereotypes that can be ingrained in childhood. Anbolyn: Your saying that, it is kind of the traditional upbringing now, that girls start with dolls and then learn more as they get older. Interesting to read about your book choice. Isn't it said that we can be put-off by poor portrayals? Not bad, because it's entirely understandable, but sad that it has to happen. Novel insights: Different insights, I hadn't thought of that. A learning curve in itself. Traditional male heroes are a difficult one, because they can often be very attractive in the romantic way, but otherwise so stereotypical that you can't relate to them at all. A book group with a few men sounds a good one, more diversity in opinions and so on. Jessica: That makes sense, your upbringing combined with your family as a whole sounds as though you could be who you wanted without limits there. Interesting to hear that it hasn't affected you, good to have the other side of the story! Tze-Wen: I like that you brought the question of culture into this discussion. There is a comfort in reading books that align with your background, even if you don't learn from them because you already know about it. Good point