My zine 'ladylike' challenges societal expectations and stereotypes surrounding gender by exploring the phrase 'ladylike' and what it means to be deemed as such. It questions why certain behaviors or actions are labeled as 'ladylike,' and how this reinforces gender roles and expectations. In particular, the zine highlights the absurdity of the phrase, and how certain things are considered unladylike, for example smoking cigarettes. The zine aims to empower individuals to break free from restrictive societal norms and expectations and embrace their individuality without fear of judgment or criticism.
