A gender role is a role that is not only constructed socially, by behaviours and activities, but also attributes that are given by society that is thought of as appropriate for both women and man (World Health Organization, n.d.). There is still discourse whether gender roles are socially constructed, and if so, to what lengths it is considered on the same page as being predictable or influenced (Henry, 2009; Hacking, 2000). Hence, a precise definition of gender roles of or gender is intangible.
By the age of three, most children are able to categorize themselves based on gender (Pate, n.d.). Traditionally, males are taught to use physical strength and skill to maneuver their social and physical environment, while females do the opposite,
By the age of three, most children are able to categorize themselves based on gender (Pate, n.d.). Traditionally, males are taught to use physical strength and skill to maneuver their social and physical environment, while females do the opposite,