Family Roles Gender Roles Term Paper

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Male in Today's Society

From the time we are born, the main social message our society sends to males is that real men are stronger than women and do not show emotions. Sex, anger, and humor are the exceptions to this rule. As a result, many men feel intense pressure to be tough and strong. Men grow up believing that they must be unemotional, logical thinkers. As a result, many men have difficulty identifying, sharing, understanding, and working with their feelings and emotions.

Studies also show that boys and men are expected to express anger more than any other emotion (Tucker-Ladd, 2000). This is related to their high rate of criticizing, scapegoating, and attacking others. Unfortunately, they are also three times more likely to be hyperactive than girls and blame their problems on others.
Males tend to avoid problems and distract themselves, while females talk out their problems. This actually sets men at a disadvantage.

As the concept of gender equality grows, women see more clearly what they deserve and times are changing (Tucker-Ladd, 2000). However, as it currently stands, the gender conflict seems like an unending process. Being a man gives you a better salary, more power and respect, and a sense of leadership in the family role. For instance, in a recent list of the top 800 CEO's in this country, only one was a woman. This shows the advantage that men have over women.

Because of the messages that society passes on to mankind, women typically value….....

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