: Re: How do I present a future free of gender stereotypes without being jarring or overpowering the narrative? My story takes place in a relatively near future setting where gender stereotypes have

Perhaps open with a character with a gender-ambiguous name, and never refer to this character as he or her. Or maybe two such characters.

I think if done well, the gender-neutral interactions between a Syd and a Pat could be mind-trippy and set up your story frame nicely.

EDIT: A short example of what I have in mind:

"Hey, you ready?" Pat finished wrapping the sandwiches and snapped the
lid on the cooler.

"One more minute," Syd called from the bathroom.

"Vanity, thy name is--"

"Oh you're one to talk."

Pat chuckled. Syd was right, either one of them both bought enough
product to keep the local drug store in business.

Syd stepped out. "Does this outfit work?"

Pat laughed."Avery will be yours. Mark my words, friend, after the
picnic, you will not be going home alone."

To my mind, this sort of approach communicates that you are playing with gender rules and that the reader should enter the story accordingly.

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