436 week 7 dq 4

Dr. Chapman and Class,

Society and, more so, the home are where children learn about sex and gender. For example, how women and men are expected to act are learned standards for femininity and masculinity from parents (micro) and societal institutions (macro). Babies are born with specific sex, however, it is through social interaction in the home and in society that people learn to be a man or a woman. Make sense? For example, a person is born with male genitals and through his upbringing learns that men are strong and hole professions as soldiers and cops. The child learns this from his dad as he is a soldier and also from the comic books he reads. In his mind, he is to be in a masculine-dominated position since he has learned that men are masculine. Now, another person is born and they are born with female genitalia; and is taught from a young age that she can be anything she wants, even the President of the United States so long as she wants and is physically and mentally capable. Furthermore, mom is a helicopter pilot which is a profession dominated by men, however, she is one of the first females to fill the position. Also, society is telling the young girl that becoming the president of the United States despite being a woman is a possibility as currently, the United States has a woman vice president. Thoughts?

Blessings,

Francisco

References,

Marger, M. (2013). Social inequality: Patterns and processes (6th ed.). NY: McGraw-Hill

Lacey Chapman

Re: Topic 7 DQ 2

Tamika,

To be fair, why would it not be okay to teach my son that he can clean and cook too...contributing to household duties? I want both of boys to know how to run all parts of a household. Dr. C this is what she ask you. Im not paying for a post I already paid you snd you didn’t make it clear.

Yes, this is because they will be able to understand what it is expected for them when they become an adult. Children who are not taught gender roles at their younger ages might have a difficult time when fulfilling their gender roles because they might be doing something that they are not familiar with. Some of the importance of discussing gender roles with children include it prepares them psychologically. This will enable them to be prepared for their roles; for instance, a boy will be taught to take care of the family. When this boy is growing, he will always know that one of his responsibilities is to take care of the family. On the other hand, girls are taught to cook for the family and do other simple family duties. In this case, the girl will grow up knowing her responsibility, and the moment she is married, she will be able to perform her roles accordingly. Therefore, parents should always teach their children gender roles when they are young (Marger & Churchill, 1999). This is what you wrote