Socially Acceptable For Women Research Paper

his question is somewhat difficult to answer because it is usually not socially acceptable for women to assume the roles of men or men to assume the roles of women, especially in today's society. However, If I had to choose I would definitely say it is more socially acceptable for women to assume the roles of men. If a women accepts a job as a construction worker, home renovator, plumber, trucker, etc. (jobs that typically men are hired to perform), it may take more time and be more difficult for the women to prove herself. However, if a man accepts a position as a hairstylist, make up artist, etc. (jobs that are typically worked by women) they are given much more of a hard time by not only men but women also expect them to fit certain stereotypes such as being homosexual.

It's interesting to me that women however, are more socially accepted for assuming the roles of men than vice versa though. I say this because it has taken women so long to earn the roles they have gotten now such as even being able to work, vote etc. yet it's easier for them to switch up roles than men. However, if I had to say why, I would say that it is for the simple fact that men have assumed the same roles for such a long time (such as being strong, working, providing for the family) that when a …show more content…
I also agree that women's roles have come so far in recent years. I think part of the reason it is less socially acceptable for men to assume the roles of women is because men have performed the same roles for so many years. With that said, it is much less heard of and much more shocking when men step out of those roles. It seems as if others don't know how to act in this case because women have been fighting for their right to assume other roles for so many years where as men don't typically see it not only as acceptable but needed to perform other