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How did your parents influence the development of your gender role? In what ways did
you model yourself after your same gender parent? In what ways are your conceptions of
appropriate gender roles similar to or different from those of your parents? During high
school, what influences did your peers have on your gender role development? How
woman or man? Who are the people who most influence your gender-role concepts
today? As a parent, what gender roles will you model for your children?
values and opinions. No different, they have shaped the way I view gender roles very
much. My dad has always been relatively old fashioned. He believes in chivalry and
views mens roles on dates and such much differently from the way he views womens
roles in similar situations, however, he has always had great respect for both genders.
My mom is of the opposite nature, being a confident woman, she has always been
very much so a feminist. Being a woman, I think my moms opinions have sculpted mine
the most of my two parents. I consider myself a very independent person as well as
In my opinion, some of the stereotypes and defined roles of genders should not be
so applicable in modern society. Despite how many are relatively harmless, many of
the double standards and stereotypes for women and men are setting a stage for inequality
and degradation in the future.
Many of my peers and friends have a lasting effect on gender roles as well. I find
myself noticing countless times over again how many double standards there are around
me, particularly in high school. For instance, a boy wearing a less than stylish or
matching outfit may go unnoticed, but were a girl to do the same she likely would get
dirty looks or talked about behind her back. The same goes for many situations around
school, and often times I hear similar things from people I am close to, and even I myself
Today, the people who have the biggest effect on my views on gender
roles and inequality are my peers, and even celebrities. In addition to this, my parents and
teachers also have a large effect on my way of thinking. However, no matter what the
influences may be, I try to stay true to my own opinions and continue to have a voice in
children and teach them that they can be what they want to be, and do what they want to
do however they choose to do it. I would like to also teach them that gender is dynamic
and highly variable (Strong & Cohen), and to that extent they shouldnt worry about
References
Strong, B, & Cohen, T.F. (2014) The Marriage and Family Experience:
Intimate relationships in a changing society. Belmont, CA: Wadsworth