Gender Roles

Over time we have evidence that a competition between genders has occurred. The so called “battle of the sexes” is a major platform it today’s society. Battles over the topics of who excels in school and at work over the other, and what sets us apart as male and females are highly debated. What makes a man a man and a woman a women; what traits and qualities separate us from the other sex? With new ideas of gender roles and a changing culture it is important more now than ever to understand why things are set up as they are and examine why competition occurs between those of different genders. A main reason why these competitions occur is the need for equality and acceptance. Not everyone will conform in a way that the rest of the world wants them to, and we need to realize that. …show more content…
Society and the culture up until the late 20th century said exactly where men and women belonged in life, and these were the norms. Men have held positions that women weren’t allowed to hold. They were doctors, lawyer, accountants, etc., while women were expected to be at home with the children. Well, welcome to the 21st Century, where these standards of gender roles have changed and women have the ability to hold offices that men have held. We don’t let the strict guidelines hold us back. We fought to prove that anything a man can do a woman can do as well. The completion to prove who was more successful and who had more power has gained speed over the past years, and women are showing that we are to be