Female Roles In Different Societies

Female Roles in Different Societies
Through thousands of years there have been many changes in different societies throughout the world. As times change so does the way of thinking, for example customs that were values years ago may not be valued today, more jobs and occupations that were made for certain people are now open to everyone, and the roles of men and women have changed so that women could have more equal opportunities as men. In the early years, because society usually favored sons, many people saw women as being lower (in status) to men, or even their property. But as wars became much more frequent, in certain countries, and more men left, power rose to the women which created a matrilineal society. As times began to change, …show more content…
Females in Serbia prefer to get married and have children because of how people view the importance of having sons and getting a good husband. Women in India are now coming out of the domesticated life and are now being harassed by men who disagree with women coming out of the home and doing men’s work. Women in Indonesia are seen as important because of the benefits they can provide. Because of the many wars the culture had Indonesian women are responsible for their land and take charge in their house, therefore, making all the family decisions. As people make a difference and new customs are introduced to them a lot can change. Because of female achievements in the past, more countries are becoming more excepting to the thought of women slowly evolving out of the domesticated life and start having careers. American women have the freedom to choose to get married and have children. They have more opportunities to choose from which makes it easier for them to become more successful in life and have a different role in life. Although there are many people who do not agree with this change the government is beginning to step in and try and make it easier for women to begin increasing their status in