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Stars like Nara and Hy have demonstrated that expressing vulnerability or traditional femininity doesn’t always garner praise. Instead, it is often dismissed as oppressive. Conversely, when a male or transgender influencer offers similar behaviors, it’s celebrated as "authentic" or "empowering," exposing a double standard that infantilizes women while elevating performances that affirm gender chaos.

This exposes a broader cultural struggle: defining what it means to be a woman today. Many argue that societal expectations are in flux, with some asserting that the persistent demand for women to fit into certain molds — demure, bubbly, or fierce — stems from deeper patriarchal stereotypes. Yet, others see it as a reflection of individual choice.