Gender role and Identity

GENDER ROLE AND IDENTITY

I happen to watch this clip from YouTube and I was surprised to see the way children of young age have strong gender role expectation.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pWc1e3Nbc2g&feature=related –Gender role stereotypes are the socially determined model which contains the cultural beliefs about what the gender roles should be. It is what a society expects men and women to think, look like, and behave.

Traditionally, the female stereotypic role is to marry and have children. She is also to put her family's welfare before her own; be loving, compassionate, caring, nurturing, and sympathetic; and find time to be sexy and feel beautiful. The male stereotypic role is to be the financial provider. He is also to be assertive, competitive, independent, courageous, and career-focused; hold his emotions in check; and always initiate sex. These sorts of stereotypes can prove harmful; they can stifle individual expression and creativity, as well as hinder personal and professional growth. Gender roles and stereotypes can cause problems in relationships as it sets up inequality between males and females.  Boys are not born to be violent, or have unhealthy attitudes towards girls. These attitudes and behaviors are learned through stereotypes of what society thinks it means to act and behave like a man.

Inequality between a male and female in a relationship can be problematic if gender roles and stereotypes are present.  If a couple in a relationship has bought into gender roles and stereotypes, they may not have the skills to create a fair and equitable relationship. He might act controlling. She might behave passively, always putting his wishes first.  This relationship has a basis for an inequality of power.

We all have a choice about how we act and behave.  We can behave like the stereotypes and act out gender roles in relationships, which can lead to unhappiness and possibly violence.  On the other hand we can challenge them to have healthier and meaningful relationships based on equality and respect.

Gender role and Identity

GENDER ROLE AND IDENTITY

I happen to watch this clip from YouTube and I was surprised to see the way children of young age have strong gender role expectation.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pWc1e3Nbc2g&feature=related –Gender role stereotypes are the socially determined model which contains the cultural beliefs about what the gender roles should be. It is what a society expects men and women to think, look like, and behave.

Traditionally, the female stereotypic role is to marry and have children. She is also to put her family's welfare before her own; be loving, compassionate, caring, nurturing, and sympathetic; and find time to be sexy and feel beautiful. The male stereotypic role is to be the financial provider. He is also to be assertive, competitive, independent, courageous, and career-focused; hold his emotions in check; and always initiate sex. These sorts of stereotypes can prove harmful; they can stifle individual expression and creativity, as well as hinder personal and professional growth. Gender roles and stereotypes can cause problems in relationships as it sets up inequality between males and females.  Boys are not born to be violent, or have unhealthy attitudes towards girls. These attitudes and behaviors are learned through stereotypes of what society thinks it means to act and behave like a man.

Inequality between a male and female in a relationship can be problematic if gender roles and stereotypes are present.  If a couple in a relationship has bought into gender roles and stereotypes, they may not have the skills to create a fair and equitable relationship. He might act controlling. She might behave passively, always putting his wishes first.  This relationship has a basis for an inequality of power.

We all have a choice about how we act and behave.  We can behave like the stereotypes and act out gender roles in relationships, which can lead to unhappiness and possibly violence.  On the other hand we can challenge them to have healthier and meaningful relationships based on equality and respect.

Gender stereotype

GENDER ROLE AND IDENTITY

I happen to watch this clip from YouTube and I was surprised to see the way children of young age have strong gender role expectation.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pWc1e3Nbc2g&feature=related –Gender role stereotypes are the socially determined model which contains the cultural beliefs about what the gender roles should be. It is what a society expects men and women to think, look like, and behave.

Traditionally, the female stereotypic role is to marry and have children. She is also to put her family's welfare before her own; be loving, compassionate, caring, nurturing, and sympathetic; and find time to be sexy and feel beautiful. The male stereotypic role is to be the financial provider. He is also to be assertive, competitive, independent, courageous, and career-focused; hold his emotions in check; and always initiate sex. These sorts of stereotypes can prove harmful; they can stifle individual expression and creativity, as well as hinder personal and professional growth. Gender roles and stereotypes can cause problems in relationships as it sets up inequality between males and females.  Boys are not born to be violent, or have unhealthy attitudes towards girls. These attitudes and behaviors are learned through stereotypes of what society thinks it means to act and behave like a man.

Inequality between a male and female in a relationship can be problematic if gender roles and stereotypes are present.  If a couple in a relationship has bought into gender roles and stereotypes, they may not have the skills to create a fair and equitable relationship. He might act controlling. She might behave passively, always putting his wishes first.  This relationship has a basis for an inequality of power.

We all have a choice about how we act and behave.  We can behave like the stereotypes and act out gender roles in relationships, which can lead to unhappiness and possibly violence.  On the other hand we can challenge them to have healthier and meaningful relationships based on equality and respect.