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Historically, this association was actually reversed; before the 20th century, pink was often considered a stronger, masculine color (derived from red), while blue was seen as delicate and feminine. The following essay explores how this "fixed" modern norm was established and its impact today. The Pink Myth: Deconstructing the "Fixed" Gender of Color pinkotgrils fixed