Moreover, the boy’s Dominican upbringing combined with the socio-cultural implications of being an immigrant has had a tremendous impact on his understanding of masculinity. “Drown,” on the other hand, focuses on Yunior’s perception of himself through the prism of make assertiveness, violence, and homophobia. The stories “Fiesta” and “How to Date a Brown girl, Blackgirl, Whitegirl, or Halfie” explore the effects the constant dehumanization of women has on the protagonist’s attitude towards the opposite gender. Junot Diaz’s “Drown” does an excellent job at highlighting the toxic beliefs centered on gender, which shape the mindsets of so many young boys. Being a male or a female comes with its own set of expectations, codes, and experiences, which are impossible to run from. It does not matter whether one agrees with the emerging progressive narrative of gender being a construct or not.
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