Gender roles
Gender roles
Gender roles (pronunciation: /ˈdʒɛndər roʊlz/), also known as sex roles, are the social and behavioral norms that are widely considered appropriate for individuals of a specific sex in the context of a specific culture, which are influenced by various societal factors.
Etymology
The term "gender role" was first coined by John Money in 1955, during the course of his study of intersex individuals, to describe the manners in which these individuals expressed their status as a male or a female, in a situation where no clear biological assignment existed.
Definition
Gender roles can be defined as the behaviors, values, and attitudes that a society considers appropriate for both male and female. Traditionally, men and women had completely opposing roles, men were seen as the provider for the family and women were seen as the caretakers of both the home and the family.
Related Terms
- Gender identity: One's innermost concept of self as male, female, a blend of both or neither – how individuals perceive themselves and what they call themselves.
- Gender expression: External appearance of one's gender identity, usually expressed through behavior, clothing, haircut or voice, and which may or may not conform to socially defined behaviors and characteristics typically associated with being either masculine or feminine.
- Gender norms: Behavioral expectations and cues within a society or group. This sociological term has been defined as "the values, behaviors, and characteristics that a society expects from males and females".
- Gender stereotypes: Preconceived notions about the attributes, characteristics, and behaviors of men and women.
- Patriarchy: A social system in which power is held by men, through cultural norms and customs that favor men and withhold opportunity from women.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Gender roles
- Wikipedia's article - Gender roles
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