Part 1 of Essay
The fact that I have two sisters and no brothers has definitely shaped my life in a positive way. I would have had a very different life if I had a brother. The Indian culture is based on very distinct roles for men and women. I have witnessed my cousins and family friends being subject to expectations as to how girls ....

Part 2 of Essay
.... can exhibit behaviors associated with a dominant role and be praised for it. Ironically, attending a university and receiving an education requires dominant characteristics such as competitiveness, aggressiveness, confidence, etc. Bearing these qualities has served as a hindrance to being accepted by my society. Fortunately, my parents never stuck to the traditional rules for girls. We were taught how to do everything that a boy does, probably because we don't have a brother. Although I strongly disagree with ....