Many see gender as a social construct; people have their own views and perceptions about gender. Society declares that how one person comprehends race is not about the physical notion of color, but rather their perception and handling on a specific type of color. With Gender, many people see it through different tunnels and believe it is more than just a male and female type of discussion. This paper serves to extrapolate and analyze the different concepts indicative of gender and its value to society.
Many would say that we see gender as a social construct in society, however many would disagree. In a sense, it’s quite difficult to debate about the disagreement. More so, the disagreement must deal with ultimately the moral standpoint such …show more content…
We have grown to accept that through the tunnels of moralizations we see the world differently, so hindering a person’s chances to opportunity should never be allowed. When you look back, that was the society we once lived in. If you weren't of a certain class, race, or gender you weren't open to certain opportunities.
In the novel "The Handmaid's Tale" males and females were exposed to different worlds. Women were treated unfairly and had little to no opportunity. They were forced to have sex with commanders without question and prostitution was deemed acceptable in this novel, something that is unjustified in society today. Also, women in this novel were stripped of any chance to vote and couldn’t receive an education. The society didn't want the female figure to become superior to the male figure.
As a nation, we see the rate of single parent homes increasing; usually the female is left with the child. It takes a lot for a female to take the role as not only a mother but as a father. Many would say a mother can teach a female how to be a woman, but she can't teach a male how to be a man. In society today, we see the social construct being a single mother household is more common than a two-parent household. Those reasons may vary, but for a female to take on that responsibility and excel at it is something that many must take note of
Many would say that we see gender as a social construct in society, however many would disagree. In a sense, it’s quite difficult to debate about the disagreement. More so, the disagreement must deal with ultimately the moral standpoint such …show more content…
We have grown to accept that through the tunnels of moralizations we see the world differently, so hindering a person’s chances to opportunity should never be allowed. When you look back, that was the society we once lived in. If you weren't of a certain class, race, or gender you weren't open to certain opportunities.
In the novel "The Handmaid's Tale" males and females were exposed to different worlds. Women were treated unfairly and had little to no opportunity. They were forced to have sex with commanders without question and prostitution was deemed acceptable in this novel, something that is unjustified in society today. Also, women in this novel were stripped of any chance to vote and couldn’t receive an education. The society didn't want the female figure to become superior to the male figure.
As a nation, we see the rate of single parent homes increasing; usually the female is left with the child. It takes a lot for a female to take the role as not only a mother but as a father. Many would say a mother can teach a female how to be a woman, but she can't teach a male how to be a man. In society today, we see the social construct being a single mother household is more common than a two-parent household. Those reasons may vary, but for a female to take on that responsibility and excel at it is something that many must take note of