* Refers to a set of social and behavioral norms that within a specific culture, are widely considered to be socially appropriate for individual of a specific gender. * Patterns of attitude and behavior that a society expects of its members because of their being a male or female. * The role portrayed by an individual with respect to a combinations of factors or any onr of them , depending on any living conditions.
Gender role of a man and women is influence by a variety of factors. These factors vary with the region, religion, culture, climate, historical beliefs, living principles and experiences across the globe. These factors are categorize as: 1) Classification into male, male or a combination form. 2) Roles based on physical, sexual and psychological orientation. 3) A result of social bonding or self preference.
Gender has several controversial definitions but it here refers to an individual's inner sex or psychological sense of being a male or female irrespective of one's outer sex identity as determined by one's sexual organs. There are two main genders: masculine (male), or feminine (female). Gender identity refers to the options available to members of a society to choose from a set of social identities, based on the combination of one's sex identity on the one hand, and one's natural gender, interests and social experiences on the other. Some ancient tribes have more than five human genders. Some non-Western societies have three human genders – man, womanand third gender. Gender roles refers to the set of attitudes and behaviors socially expected from the members of a particular gender identity. Gender roles are socially constructed which are often politicised and manipulated, which then result in the oppression of people.
Boys and Gender Roles
Boys may not develop their full capacity for emotional depth because of a combination of factors, including parenting, education, biological and genetic factors, and