Gender roles portrayed in society
Research Paper
Ashley Zhang"
Zhang 1
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Mr. Gomez"
English 3"
May 12, 2014"
Gender Roles Portrayed in Society!
What influences how people view gender roles in society? Researchers have shown social media, parental influences and society have all impacted how gender roles are portrayed in today’s modern society"
These “roles” have dated back as far as mankind can remember. If you look back to the 1950’s you will see these “roles” shown very often through many television shows and how it affected society. In the 1950’s, the popular shows at the time were “Father
Knows Best,” “Dennis the Menace” and “Leave it to the Beaver.” All of these shows implying that women were to be at home and men were to work, bringing home the “bacon.” This ideaology affected society, men began to feel as though that they must solely make all the money and took the burden upon themselves. If you could not provide for your family then you didn’t do your job. As for women, they had to do all the domestic chores and had to depend solely on their husbands. For women, this was very unfair.
They felt as though they were left at a disadvantage. "
In the 50s and the years to come, they would be discriminated against and only be allowed to work jobs that fit their capabilities. For example, they could do secretarial work and other very menial jobs. They could not push beyond their boundaries even if they had the qualifications to do so. Television shows were not the only aspect that affected society. Of course with all the advertisments selling items such as laundry ma-
Research Paper
Zhang 2
chines, kitchen appliances and other domestic-like devices were all advertised with women. Which indicated and insinuated to society that this is what a women’s job was.
This later leads to how society will then influence the coming years. "
The information presented reflects the idea that social media effects the socialization of gender roles. Pointing out commercials and
Ashley Zhang"
Zhang 1
"
Mr. Gomez"
English 3"
May 12, 2014"
Gender Roles Portrayed in Society!
What influences how people view gender roles in society? Researchers have shown social media, parental influences and society have all impacted how gender roles are portrayed in today’s modern society"
These “roles” have dated back as far as mankind can remember. If you look back to the 1950’s you will see these “roles” shown very often through many television shows and how it affected society. In the 1950’s, the popular shows at the time were “Father
Knows Best,” “Dennis the Menace” and “Leave it to the Beaver.” All of these shows implying that women were to be at home and men were to work, bringing home the “bacon.” This ideaology affected society, men began to feel as though that they must solely make all the money and took the burden upon themselves. If you could not provide for your family then you didn’t do your job. As for women, they had to do all the domestic chores and had to depend solely on their husbands. For women, this was very unfair.
They felt as though they were left at a disadvantage. "
In the 50s and the years to come, they would be discriminated against and only be allowed to work jobs that fit their capabilities. For example, they could do secretarial work and other very menial jobs. They could not push beyond their boundaries even if they had the qualifications to do so. Television shows were not the only aspect that affected society. Of course with all the advertisments selling items such as laundry ma-
Research Paper
Zhang 2
chines, kitchen appliances and other domestic-like devices were all advertised with women. Which indicated and insinuated to society that this is what a women’s job was.
This later leads to how society will then influence the coming years. "
The information presented reflects the idea that social media effects the socialization of gender roles. Pointing out commercials and