Reversing The Roles
Hello everyone,
First off, What are gender roles? Gender roles are: the role or behavior learned by a person as appropriate to their gender, determined by the prevailing cultural norms.
Now if everyone can please watch this video before continuing on with this post
(What Dating Would Be Like If Men And Women Switch Their Roles)
Have you ever seen a woman proposing to a man? How about the lady paying for the date? Or How about a girl giving her man flowers? The media and society have made these scenarios sound very weird and odd. Ultimately, the reason for this is gender roles and how much of an impact they have on peoples lives. Many people think that they must follow their gender roles, because if they don't, then they will be considered weird or odd. While watching the video "What Dating Would be Like if Men and Women Switched Their Roles", did you find any of the scenarios weird/odd, and why?
One of the biggest reasons for gender roles being in play, is the media. You almost never a see a woman proposing to a man in a movie or show. The man also always pays for the date. There are many more examples, but long story short, the media fuels into the gender roles. When people see these things on TV, when they see famous people, or their role models following gender roles, then they will too. No one wants to be the odd one out doing things that people find weird. Like in the video I shared, it seemed very awkward and odd, that is another example of media portraying gender roles. What do you think? Do you think having gender roles are good to follow, and why?
Let's ask ourselves, what would happen if gender roles didn't exist... would the world end? Would life no longer be balanced? You can beg to differ, but in my opinion, I think the world would be perfectly fine without specific gender roles. Whats the difference if a woman proposes instead of the man? There is no difference, nothing really changes. So why do people still follow gender roles? Although the media does have a big impact on this, there are other factors too. Such as religion and culture. Some religions and cultures ensure gender roles, such as, in Saudi Arabia, woman are not allowed to drive, they must either be in the passenger seat with their husband, or they stay home. That should not be a rule in my opinion, it is very unfair and sexist. What do you think?
So after reading throughout my blog, what do you think? I'd like to hear all of your inputs and opinions. Below are some questions you could answer. Thank you for reading, and have a good day.
Do gender roles have a good, or bad impact on society? Do you think that the world wouldn't run the same if there were not any gender roles? Lastly, do you think that people should follow their own beliefs, and not put themselves under any restrictions for their gender roles, or do you think that everyone should follow their role, and not break the balance?
Ahmed. Hamoud
First off, What are gender roles? Gender roles are: the role or behavior learned by a person as appropriate to their gender, determined by the prevailing cultural norms.
Now if everyone can please watch this video before continuing on with this post
(What Dating Would Be Like If Men And Women Switch Their Roles)
Have you ever seen a woman proposing to a man? How about the lady paying for the date? Or How about a girl giving her man flowers? The media and society have made these scenarios sound very weird and odd. Ultimately, the reason for this is gender roles and how much of an impact they have on peoples lives. Many people think that they must follow their gender roles, because if they don't, then they will be considered weird or odd. While watching the video "What Dating Would be Like if Men and Women Switched Their Roles", did you find any of the scenarios weird/odd, and why?
One of the biggest reasons for gender roles being in play, is the media. You almost never a see a woman proposing to a man in a movie or show. The man also always pays for the date. There are many more examples, but long story short, the media fuels into the gender roles. When people see these things on TV, when they see famous people, or their role models following gender roles, then they will too. No one wants to be the odd one out doing things that people find weird. Like in the video I shared, it seemed very awkward and odd, that is another example of media portraying gender roles. What do you think? Do you think having gender roles are good to follow, and why?
Let's ask ourselves, what would happen if gender roles didn't exist... would the world end? Would life no longer be balanced? You can beg to differ, but in my opinion, I think the world would be perfectly fine without specific gender roles. Whats the difference if a woman proposes instead of the man? There is no difference, nothing really changes. So why do people still follow gender roles? Although the media does have a big impact on this, there are other factors too. Such as religion and culture. Some religions and cultures ensure gender roles, such as, in Saudi Arabia, woman are not allowed to drive, they must either be in the passenger seat with their husband, or they stay home. That should not be a rule in my opinion, it is very unfair and sexist. What do you think?
So after reading throughout my blog, what do you think? I'd like to hear all of your inputs and opinions. Below are some questions you could answer. Thank you for reading, and have a good day.
Do gender roles have a good, or bad impact on society? Do you think that the world wouldn't run the same if there were not any gender roles? Lastly, do you think that people should follow their own beliefs, and not put themselves under any restrictions for their gender roles, or do you think that everyone should follow their role, and not break the balance?
Ahmed. Hamoud
I absolutely agree with your point that tells that gender roles are not important to the society and we would be better off without them. I also liked how the video linked in the blog perfectly represented the point you were trying to make.
ReplyDeleteIn my opinion gender roles have a bad impact on society because it limits certain people to only some of the resources. I believe the world wouldn't be worse if the gender roles are made non existence, but "run the same" I'm not sure about. I think people should break boundaries and do things outside of their gender roles, because if the world can't do at least that then how to we expect to bring about a change in our society.
Thanks for the blog!
Hey Abdullah, the statement you posed "gender roles are not important to society" is in my opinion misleading or false. They 'traditionally' gave society a template, precedent if you will, of who in the family should do what. Prime examples of the 'tradition of gender roles' for a male was usually proposing and females getting an education. Now that there is an "lgbt" community I agree that specially imposing that a certain role should follow tradition simply can not work. Meaning that gender itself has nothing to contribute to the role so that society as a whole can lead to great things in the future.
DeleteHey Ahmed, to begin, the video provided is completely humorous due to the fact that all of the scenarios where you would see females in, were acted by the males. This is definitely odd to see in the real world, as most people follow these gender-specific roles. I also agree with your statement of "no one wants to be the odd one out", where individuals stick to these gender roles that are the norms in society. So, are gender roles good to follow? Well, if you don't want to be the odd one out, then yes. Otherwise, it would be easier to break these roles within privacy, where you and your significant other could comfortably change things up a bit. I also agree with your opinion on the world being fine without gender roles. These roles are typically created by following tradition and listening to stereotypes. If these gender roles somehow disappeared, the world would continue spinning, otherwise, it would take a lot of guts to step outside the gender roles. Personally, I prefer sticking to tradition, like with proposals and such. Although, if my significant other proposed to me, it would be quite awkward and surprising, but I can't just reject her for my ego. Although Saudi Arabia has eased the restriction on female drivers in the recent months, they would have no choice but to stick to that "gender role" seeing that driving as a female was outlawed. With that being said, if every female in Saudi Arabia gets the right to drive, I would expect a significant portion of the female population to stick to not driving, as this was was "normal" for a period of time. Do gender roles have a bad impact on society? I don't think it's that bad, unless you're in a situation like Saudi Arabia. Although, these gender roles do impact my wallet. I could see the world being fine without gender roles, females proposing just as much as males could become normal one day. Finally, I do believe individuals are entitled to follow their own beliefs, as there are many others who would support them, or even need a role model to look up to. Anyways, thanks for the great blog, this was an interesting topic to reply to.
ReplyDeleteI feel that gender roles have a negative impact on society becuase it limits peoples potential of who they can be and what they can achieve. I feel that the world would run better without gender roles becuase this would allow both the males and females to go above and beyond without any restriction. I feel that anyone can choose to do what they want so if they want to follow their gender role let them and if not let them it is not our choice to make people do what we feel is right.
ReplyDeleteI have to agree that gender roles are something that society could live without. It is very rare to see a female pay for a date let alone propose. For some reason, the stereotype that males are supposed to be the dominant one in the relationship has been spread worldwide. I think the media should be blamed for it. The media should start to make shows and movies where there are no gender roles. Famous actors not following gender roles would make it seem less awkward for others to not follow it as well. I think that people would start to ignore gender roles only after seeing famous people doing so.
ReplyDeleteHey Ahmed, gender roles generally once had a big impact on society and still do. Whether they were good or bad would be hard to argue because I am not yet old enough to know, but what I can argue is that we are here today. While having the 'traditional' gender roles which generations have been grown up with. Such as men generally being the breadwinners of the household prime examples being owning a house, a car, and working to make ends meet for the entire household. Including, women where they generally contribute to the house as a stay at home mother with a job that usually doesn't require much labor for example a bank clerk, teacher, tutor etc. So far society has been successful the way it has been, but can do much better! The world can operate much differently if there were no gender roles possibly leading to huge achievements otherwise not known to be achievable such as a female astronaut over 50 years ago. I agree with your statement with "everyone should believe in what they want regarding gender roles" because things are more accessible that way and there are less barriers for a family to overcome.
ReplyDeleteHey Ahmed, after reading this blog and watching the linked video i agree that gender roles should not exist and should simply be the choice of each individual couple. why this doesn't happen like you said is because of the media, we are taught through television and and movies that the male protects and provides for the family while the female doesn't. I too also believe that the world would not change if gender roles would change. Aside from religion and culture one reason i believe gender roles haven't changed is because humans are creatures of habit. Like you stated no one wants to be "the odd one out" but this will change over time. An example you gave was women not being able to drive in Saudi Arabia, soon under Mohammed bin Salman the crown prince of Saudi Arabia women will finally be able to drive. This was not and instant process it took many years but Saudi will soon give women a right they should've always had. I feel this will be similar to gender roles, though it may seem they are not switching over time reversed gender roles will become normal.
ReplyDeleteHello Ahmed,
ReplyDeletein my opinion i believe that gender roles have a negative impact on society. I believe this because to this day gender roles are seen all around society but some of the old ways have faded away. some of the gender roles, for example women have to be the one in a relationship to clean the house has disappeared greatly but it is some what still here. i say this because i believe it is up to the mother to decide if she wants to clean all by her self or if she needs help. Another point i like your video you added and also that i believe gender roles should change fully for the fact that change is good. I am trying to state that if people didn't change the norm, we would not be where we are today.
Hi Ahmad, nice article. I think that people should not follow their gender roles if they don't want to. Every person should just be who they are and make themselves happy. They shouldn't try to please others but only themselves. Also no one is forcing anyone to follow any gender roles, everyone can do whatever they want, and like whatever they like. If a girl wants to play a sport like American Football, she should go right ahead, if that what makes her happy. A great example is my older brother, although cooking is a stereotype associated with women, my brother doesn't care, he just cook's and helps my mom. He likes making food, and he is not going to let some gender role stop him from cooking. That example can be portrayed on a bigger level, people in society should not let gender roles get in their way, and just do what is best for them.
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