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"Boys will be boys". Words used to dismiss/excuse bad behavior. Ever hear "girls will be girls"? When and in what context?

Posted - October 3, 2016

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  • 6988
    Cindy Lauper had her hit song; 'Girls Just Wanna Have Fun'. 
      October 3, 2016 12:33 PM MDT
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  • 5835
    It always seems to be something about a college sorority.
      October 3, 2016 1:21 PM MDT
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  • 17592
    Yes, in the same context as for boys.  There are certain things one expects from each sex during the childhood years. 
      October 3, 2016 3:06 PM MDT
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