Halloween is the time of year many people look forward to, but it’s also the time when mischievous acts are rampant.
It’s not all about the tricks.
It’s easy to get caught up in the excitement behind Halloween, but there is a huge focus on attire.
Every year, costumes are either worn to create fear, look cool or just show a lot of flesh.
Women are heavily targeted for wearing costumes that leave very little to the imagination.
Somehow bunny ears, lingerie and a furry tail constitute enough for one to be classified as a bunny rabbit.
For men, Halloween is an appropriate time to dress up as vampires, cartoon characters or even drag queens.
Do these repeating trends say anything about our society and the gender roles we create?
Costume companies are producing tons of outfits each year.
A clear distinction lies between the appearance of a man in comparison to a woman.
If you ever bothered to shop for an outfit yourself, you may know what I’m talking about.
It’s hard nowadays for a woman to find a costume that doesn’t show her butt cheeks or boobs instead of something more conservative and still classy and fun.
More treats without the Tricks
Halloween is a time many take for granted.
At any other time of year, people would never ask for candy from a stranger.
On Oct. 31, people go door-to-door asking for candy, but there are some things trick or treat-ers should look out for.
Some of the cautionary protocols to take when going out generally include never accepting candy that is not wrapped or sealed, going in to a stranger’s house or going out alone.
Regardless of your plans on Halloween, the important thing to stress is to stay safe and don’t go out alone.
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