Blog One: Assignment One

http://www.faqs.org/health/topics/8/Gender-roles.html

Gender Roles

Gender roles are varied depending on cultures. Different areas expect different expectations from people in society. Over time gender difference in the workplace have evolved drastically. Twenty years ago men and women were treated differently whereas now men and women are more aware and policies are made so they benefit both--men and women. Similar to what was read in class, gender roles are derived from childhood. Most of how children are brought up are imposed in their life. Parents allow boys to be fearless and try new things and activities; whereas parents tend to keep the women more protected and fear more for their safety. Peer pressure is also is a means of reinforcing a culture's traditional gender roles. In the article they define what it means to be a man and what it means to be a woman. Gender roles have shifted over the past 30 years and men and women are more open to learning about sharing and learning about one another roles. By changing as people, new expectations in the workplace, school, relationships, schools and lives will occur.

Pooja Sampathi