One possible reason could be some form of punishment. For example, if someone wants to humiliate the boy for a misbehavior they think he has done. Another reason might be due to some traditional or cultural practices that are misapplied or misunderstood, thinking that this is a way to 'teach' the boy something.
He might have felt embarrassed. Wearing makeup goes against the traditional masculine image in society, and being forced to do it could make him feel self - conscious, especially if he had to go out in public like that.
Another possibility is in the context of a family with very traditional or gender - role - blurring ideas. The family might be involved in the arts or some form of self - expression where they don't see makeup as strictly for girls. So, they might have forced the boy to wear makeup to introduce him to this form of self - adornment.
He could try to stand up for himself firmly and say no. If he's being bullied into it, showing confidence and not being afraid of the bullies' threats can sometimes make them back off.
One reason could be for a cruel prank by bullies. They might want to humiliate the boy by making him do something that goes against traditional gender norms in a mean - spirited way.
No, it's completely unacceptable. Every individual has the right to express their own gender identity in a way that they are comfortable with. When a boy is forced to do this, it might cause him to feel embarrassed, confused and even develop self - esteem issues. In this case, he can firmly state his discomfort to those who force him and if possible, get support from friends who understand him.
There could be a long - term impact on his view of gender norms. On one hand, it might make him more open - minded about breaking gender boundaries in the future. But on the other hand, it could also make him resentful if he was forced against his will. This experience might also lead to him being more self - conscious about his appearance and how others perceive him in relation to gender roles.
Overall, it's not common. While there might be some anecdotal stories here and there, like in a family prank or a misjudged school activity, it's not a widespread phenomenon. Most boys are not forced to wear makeup in mainstream society, as it goes against the norm of personal choice and gender - associated norms in many places.
One possible reason could be as a form of bullying. Some kids can be cruel and force others into embarrassing situations. Another reason might be part of a dare or a mean prank within a group of peers who don't consider the boy's feelings.
One story could be in a school play where a boy was forced by the director to wear makeup for the role of a character that was traditionally played by a female. He initially resisted but later realized it was just for the art of the performance.