Sadie Hawkins is not gender discrimination like many argue. It is a fun, unofficial dance that may be adopted by whomever and does not require anyone’s participation. The main purpose behind the idea is that the girls could ask the boys of their choosing instead of waiting for a boys to ask them. Since its genesis, the tradition has been an empowering event for girls and woman on school campuses around the world by usurping traditional gender roles.

When contemplating the sexism of Sadie Hawkins dance, one must consider the primary objective of the dance, which is to give girls a chance to ask the boys as well as give them a chance to be asked. The tradition was not meant to offend anyone. It is a fun activity that has been going on for years. The origination of the dance was offensive, but as the years went on, people do not think of the Sadie Hawkins dances as ugly girls running around making boys go with them to a dance.

The thought of Sadie Hawkins is, again, a fun festive event that changes the norm. Some argue that it reinforces gender roles, but these traditional gender roles are still a reality in today’s culture. There are certain women who choose to go against the norm, but encouraging more girls to participate in the Sadie Hawkins tradition is not a sexist idea.