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What do gender roles refer to in a specific culture?
What do gender roles refer to in a specific culture?
Social and behavioral norms that are considered to be socially appropriate for individuals.
What influences the values, beliefs, and behaviors of individuals or a group according to gender roles?
What influences the values, beliefs, and behaviors of individuals or a group according to gender roles?
Environmental conditions and the process of socialization.
What are traditional tasks and responsibilities often assigned to women in a society?
What are traditional tasks and responsibilities often assigned to women in a society?
Taking care of the household and being loyal to their husbands.
Where do children typically learn their first lessons in social life?
Where do children typically learn their first lessons in social life?
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What skills are girls often encouraged to develop in preparation for their expected roles?
What skills are girls often encouraged to develop in preparation for their expected roles?
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What is expected from boys in terms of their future roles in the family?
What is expected from boys in terms of their future roles in the family?
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How does society at large perceive 'masculine' and 'feminine' characteristics?
How does society at large perceive 'masculine' and 'feminine' characteristics?
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What is the traditional expectation from men in terms of their role in the family?
What is the traditional expectation from men in terms of their role in the family?
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What is the reality of women's work in many societies?
What is the reality of women's work in many societies?
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What is the result of the absence of men in some families?
What is the result of the absence of men in some families?
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Study Notes
Gender Roles
- Gender roles refer to social and behavioral norms considered appropriate for individuals within a specific culture
- Gender roles determine traditional tasks and responsibilities assigned to men and women
- Gender roles are shaped by interactions between individuals and their environments, and vary substantially among different cultures and sometimes within a single country
Gender Roles in Family
- Children learn gender roles from their parents and are socialized to adopt traditional gender-specific behaviors
- Girls are expected to develop skills like cooking and sewing, and are encouraged to take care of the household and family
- Boys are encouraged to excel in studies and sports to become strong, intelligent, and independent to support their families
Gender Roles in Community
- Every community has a distinct view of men and women, and society tends to value 'masculine characteristics over 'feminine characteristics
- Traditional gender roles in communities assume men to be breadwinners and decision-makers, while women are expected to take care of the household
- Examples of courageous women, such as Kalpana Chawla and Kiran Bedi, challenge traditional gender stereotypes
- Women have always worked, whether in paid jobs or at home, but their work is often unrecognized and undervalued
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Description
This quiz explores the concepts of gender roles, their impact on family dynamics, and how they are shaped by cultural and environmental factors.
