These days we can notice more and more children ditching outdated gender norms and conventions. TV historian Dan Snow shared such an event on Twitter.
His 7-year-old daughter was preparing for a "medieval feast" held by her school. Most of the other children chose a typical attire accustomed to their gender roles; boys went as knights and girls dressed as princesses. But Dan's daughter Zia had a better costume idea. She went to the event dressed as a badass Viking fleet commander "The Red Girl".
Not only was Zia turning heads at the "medieval feast" with her Viking costume she also shared an important historical fact with everyone. Snow taught the curious and brave girl that there were many female warriors who fought in the 10th century, but somehow this fact often gets overlooked.
Dan Snow was praised for encouraging her daughter to defy gender stereotypes and teaching her about powerful and important women in history.
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Dan Snow's 7-year-old daughter was preparing for a "medieval feast" held by her school
Image credits: Dan Snow
Most of the other children chose a typical attire, boys went as knights and girls dressed as princesses
Image credits: Dan Snow
But Dan's daughter Zia had a much better idea
Dan was praised for encouraging her daughter to defy gender norms and teaching her about powerful women in history
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