In this video they address the topic and issues of gender roles in society. They gathered a group of young children and asked them a series of questions. The questions ranged from what they were taught, how others might feel, and what they believe. The kids answered that usually girls have long hair and wear dresses, while boys have short hair and play rough. The people asked what they would think if a boy wore a dress to school, and all answered that he would be laughed at even though they know it would make him sad. By the end the kids agreed that everyone should be treated the same because we are all human. In the second part of the video they asked parents what they thought about and believed in gender roles. They asked about a boy wearing a dress to school. One woman added that she would let him play dress up at home, but would be too afraid that he would get bullied at school for wearing it. The parents said we have come along way with gender roles, but definitely have some work to do.
In the textbook and lectures in class they address the concept of gender roles. When mentioning gender roles in lecture classmates brought up gender reveal parties and how pink means girl and blue means boy. The book mentions that gender roles are started at a very young age and if you think about it they happen before the baby is even born. Usually when little girls are young they get a cooking set to play with and that is causing the girls to believe that they have to be the one cooking for the family as they develop into an adult. Boy get exposed with tools and cars showing that they have to be handy and able to fit things in the house. These roles are influenced young and bring up false expectations for the kids. The girls should not have to cook and the boys do not have to use their hands, they should be allowed to enjoy whatever they want. This exposure to the child is very influential and can very much affect their views later in life. It is important to be more aware what we are teaching the younger generations and being open to change. Giving this opportunity for boys and girls to be treated the same in society lets them be more expressive and not judging what others enjoy.
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