Gender Roles

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TermsTerms Role: A part that one plays; expected patterns of behavior.

Gender Roles: Behaviors/tasks that indicate a person’s gender, (male/female).

Nontraditional Roles: Behaviors/tasks not usually “assigned” to a specific sex or gender.

Gender Discrimination: Prejudicial treatment because of a person’s gender .

Prejudice: Making a decision or prejudgment before becoming aware of the facts.

Stereotyping: A perception of people based on first impressions; usually inaccurate.

Traditional RolesTraditional Roles Look back in history and think about how gender roles have always been perceived: Mom: stays home to take care of children. She cooks, cleans, does laundry, etc.

Dad: Goes to work, does not do housework, takes care of the yard and car, etc.

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World War II changed everything! Women HAD to be sent to work. They started out in the factories doing hard labor.

1943 Guide to Hiring 1943 Guide to Hiring WomenWomenThe following is an excerpt from the July

1943 issue of Transportation Magazine. This was written by male supervisors of women in the work force during World War

II.

Eleven Tips on Getting More Efficiency Out of Women Employees:

There’s no longer any question whether transit companies should hire women for jobs formerly held by men. The draft and manpower shortage has settled that point. The important things now are to select the most efficient women available and how to use them to the best advantage. Here are eleven helpful tips on the subject:

1. Pick young married women. They usually have more of a sense of responsibility than their unmarried sisters, they’re less likely to be flirtatious, they need the work or they wouldn’t be doing it, they still have the pep and interest to work hard and deal with the public efficiently.

2. When you have to use older women, try to get ones who have worked outside the home at some time in their lives. Older women who have never contacted the public have a hard time adapting themselves and are inclined to be cantankerous and fussy. It’s always well to impress upon older women the importance of friendliness and courtesy.

3. General experience indicates that “husky” girls-those who are just a little on the heavy side-are more even tempered and efficient than their underweight sisters.

4. Retain a physician to give each woman you hire a special physical examination-one covering female conditions. This step not only protects the property against the possibilities of lawsuit, but reveals whether the employee-to-be has any female weaknesses which would make her mentally or physically unfit for the job.

5. Stress at the outset the importance of time the fact that a minute or two lost here and there makes serious inroads on schedules. Until the point is gotten across, service is likely to be slowed up.

6. Give the female employee a definite day-long schedule of duties so that they’ll keep busy without bothering the management for instructions every few minutes. Numerous properties say that women make excellent workers when they have their jobs cut out for them, but that they lack initiative in finding work themselves.

7. Whenever possible, let the inside employee change from one job to another at some time during the day. Women are inclined to be less nervous and happier with change.

8. Give every girl an adequate number of rest periods during the day. You have to make some allowances for feminine psychology. A girl has more confidence and is more efficient if she can keep her hair tidied, apply fresh lipstick and wash her hands several times a day.

9. Be tactful when issuing instructions or in making criticisms. Women are often sensitive; they can’t shrug off harsh words the way men do. Never ridicule a woman-it breaks her spirit and cuts her efficiency.

10. Be reasonably considerate about using strong language around women. Even though a girl’s husband or father may swear vociferously, she’ll grow to dislike a place of business where she hears too much of this.

11. Get enough size variety in operator’s uniforms so that each girl can have a proper fit. This point can’t be stressed too much in keeping women happy.

1955 Housekeeping 1955 Housekeeping MonthlyMonthlyThe following is an excerpt from the May

1955 issue of Housekeeping Monthly titled

The Good Wife’s Guide.

The Good Wife’s Guide1.Have dinner ready. Plan ahead, even the night before, to have a delicious meal ready and on time for his return. This is a way of letting him know that you have been thinking about him and are concerned about his needs. Most men are hungry when they come home and the prospect of a good meal, (especially his favorite dish), is part of the warm welcome needed.

2.Prepare yourself. Take 15 minutes to rest so you’ll be refreshed when he arrives. Touch up your make-up, put a ribbon in your hair and be fresh-looking. He has just been with a lot of work-weary people.

3. Be happy and a little more interesting for him. His boring day may need a lift and one of your duties is to provide it.

4.Clear away the clutter. Make one last trip through the main part of the house just before your husband arrives.

5.Over the cooler months of the year, you should prepare and light a fire for him to unwind by. Your husband will feel he has reached a haven of rest and order, and it will give you a lift too. After all, catering for his comfort will provide you with immense personal satisfaction.

6. Be happy to see him. Greet him with a warm smile and show sincerity in your desire to please him.

7.Listen to him. You may have a dozen important things to tell him, but the moment of his arrival is not the time. Let him talk first-remember, his topics of conversation are more important than yours.

8.Make the evening his. Never complain if he comes home late or goes out to dinner, or other places of entertainment, without you. Instead, try to understand his world of strain and pressure and his very real need to relax.

9. Make him comfortable. Have him lean back in a comfortable chair or have him lie down in the bedroom. Have a cool or warm drink ready for him.

10.Don’t ask him questions about his actions or question his judgment or integrity. Remember, he is the master of the house and as such will always exercise his will with firmness and truthfulness. You have no right to question him.

11.A good wife always knows her place. How Have Things Changed Today?

Non-Traditional RolesNon-Traditional Roles What are some non-traditional roles

for women? Doctors, lawyers, construction,

mechanics, coaches, architects, truck drivers

What are some non-traditional roles for men? Nurses, secretaries, designers, stay at

home dad, librarians

The Work Force More than ever, the world holds many

opportunities for women. Economic realities show that 80% of women

who start out married will be single by the time they reach their 60’s.

The average married woman is in the work force 28 years of her life.

The average unmarried woman works about 40 years of her life.

Only 1 in 10 young women will marry, raise a family, be supported by her husband, and live to maturity with that husband.

The Status of The Status of WomenWomen

The five best countries in which a female can be born, reared, educated, employed, married, and spend her life are:• 1-Sweden 4-Germany• 2-Finland 5-Norway• 3-U.S.

The five worst countries are:• 1-Bangladesh 4-Yemen• 2-Mali 5-Pakistan• 3-Afghanistan

Even though times have changed, there are still countries in the world who hold onto the old definition of what gender roles “should” be.

Female life expectancy: Sweden: 81 U.S.: 79 Bangladesh: 49

How many die before their 5th birthday? Sweden: 1 in 167 U.S. 1 in 91 Bangladesh: 1 in 5

How many won’t survive child-bearing years? Sweden: 1 in 53 U.S. 1 in 38 Bangladesh: 1 in 6

How many marry by the ages 15-19? Sweden: less than 1 % U.S.: 8% Bangladesh: 69%

How many children do the women have? Sweden: 1-2 U.S.: Less than 2 Bangladesh: 5 or 6

The Status of The Status of Women, cont.Women, cont.

How many girls are in school? Sweden: ALL U.S.: ALL Bangladesh:1 in 3

Female college enrollment: Sweden: 37% U.S.:59% Bangladesh: 2%

How much of the paid work force is female? Sweden: 49% U.S.: 45% Bangladesh: 14%

The Status of The Status of Women, cont.Women, cont.

Your Role?Your Role? You need to think about what you believe

when it comes to gender roles. What do you want your role to be? Your

spouse’s role? Journal Entry: (HONESTLY

THINK!) Girls:

What do you expect your husband and sons to do in the home?

Guys: What do you believe the women in the home

should do?****Decide what you believe and discuss it with

your future mate or else one or both of you will be miserable!

Battle of the SexesBattle of the Sexes Get into 2 teams….Girls VS. Boys!Get into 2 teams….Girls VS. Boys! Choose 1 spokesperson per teamChoose 1 spokesperson per team As a team, you will be given a question that the As a team, you will be given a question that the

opposite gender will most likely know. Come up opposite gender will most likely know. Come up with only one answer!with only one answer!

Your spokesperson will give the teacher the teams Your spokesperson will give the teacher the teams final answer.final answer.

If you get the question right, your team gets a If you get the question right, your team gets a point. The team with the most points at the end of point. The team with the most points at the end of 20 questions wins. Good luck!20 questions wins. Good luck!

Boys, you are first!Boys, you are first!

Question 1Question 1BoysBoys

What would I use cuticle cream on?What would I use cuticle cream on? A. FingernailsA. Fingernails B. LegsB. Legs C. FaceC. Face D. CelluliteD. Cellulite

Question 1Question 1GirlsGirls

Where would I find a head gasket?Where would I find a head gasket? A. ComputerA. Computer B. Chain SawB. Chain Saw C. Car EngineC. Car Engine D. Washing MachineD. Washing Machine


What is a “loofah”?What is a “loofah”? A. A soft shower puffA. A soft shower puff B. B. A rough sponge used to remove dry skinA rough sponge used to remove dry skin

C. A soft shoe that you slip onC. A soft shoe that you slip on D. A type of fragranced bubble bathD. A type of fragranced bubble bath


Jim Bowie, who died at the Alamo, Jim Bowie, who died at the Alamo, invented a famous what?invented a famous what? A. CigarA. Cigar B. B. GunGun

C. KnotC. Knot D. KnifeD. Knife


In this year, women finally got the right to In this year, women finally got the right to vote in the U.S.vote in the U.S. A. 1910A. 1910 B. B. 18901890

C. 1920C. 1920 D. 1900D. 1900


Rainbow, brown, brook and steelhead are Rainbow, brown, brook and steelhead are types of what?types of what? A. TurkeysA. Turkeys B. B. AlligatorsAlligators

C. TroutC. Trout D. BassD. Bass


What is a cross between a one-piece and What is a cross between a one-piece and a bikini swimsuit?a bikini swimsuit? A. Bi-PieceA. Bi-Piece B. TeeniB. Teeni C. TankiniC. Tankini D. TortelliniD. Tortellini


Bosch, NGK and Champion are brands of Bosch, NGK and Champion are brands of what?what? A. BaseballsA. Baseballs B. B. Spark PlugsSpark Plugs

C. Golf ClubsC. Golf Clubs D. DartsD. Darts


Which of the following is Which of the following is NOTNOT a type of a type of makeup?makeup? A. Eyebrow PencilA. Eyebrow Pencil B. B. ConcealerConcealer

C. ExfoliatorC. Exfoliator D. Lip LinerD. Lip Liner


Pre-mix fuel goes into what type of Pre-mix fuel goes into what type of motor?motor? A. 2-StrokeA. 2-Stroke B. B. DieselDiesel

C. 4-StrokeC. 4-Stroke D. RotaryD. Rotary


If my birthday is December 17th, what is If my birthday is December 17th, what is my astrological sun sign?my astrological sun sign? A. AquariusA. Aquarius B. B. CapricornCapricorn

C. ScorpioC. Scorpio D. SagittariusD. Sagittarius


When a defensive pass interference is When a defensive pass interference is called in the end zone, what happens?called in the end zone, what happens? A. The ball is placed on the 1 yard lineA. The ball is placed on the 1 yard line B. B. A personal foul is called on the defenderA personal foul is called on the defender

C. It’s a touchdown for the offenceC. It’s a touchdown for the offence D. The defense is penalized 15 yards D. The defense is penalized 15 yards

on the kickoffon the kickoff


Which one of these is a shoe designer?Which one of these is a shoe designer? A. John MaddenA. John Madden B. B. Steve MaddenSteve Madden

C. Karl MaddenC. Karl Madden D. Andrew MaddenD. Andrew Madden


Which of the following once held the NBA Which of the following once held the NBA record for the most points scored in a record for the most points scored in a single game?single game? A. Wilt ChamberlainA. Wilt Chamberlain B. B. Larry BirdLarry Bird

C. Michael JordanC. Michael Jordan D. Kareem Abdul JabbarD. Kareem Abdul Jabbar


When is it first acceptable to wear velvet When is it first acceptable to wear velvet during the year?during the year? A. Labor DayA. Labor Day B. B. HalloweenHalloween

C. Memorial DayC. Memorial Day D. Valentines DayD. Valentines Day


Where would you use a “half-nelson”?Where would you use a “half-nelson”? A. On a golf courseA. On a golf course B. On a basketball courtB. On a basketball court C. On a football fieldC. On a football field D. In a wrestling ringD. In a wrestling ring


What is the thinnest type of heel on a What is the thinnest type of heel on a shoe?shoe? A. StilettoA. Stiletto B. B. WedgeWedge

C. SpikeC. Spike D. PlatformD. Platform


What is the animal that Indiana Jones is What is the animal that Indiana Jones is most afraid of?most afraid of? A. SpidersA. Spiders B. B. SnakesSnakes

C. LionsC. Lions D. ScorpionsD. Scorpions


Where on the body would you wear Where on the body would you wear “mules”?“mules”? A. EyesA. Eyes B. B. EarsEars

C. FeetC. Feet D. HandsD. Hands


Where would you find a Windsor Knot?Where would you find a Windsor Knot? A. A boatA. A boat B. A necktieB. A necktie C. A lariat C. A lariat D. A shoelaceD. A shoelace


Which of the following is not a brand Which of the following is not a brand name of a sewing machine?name of a sewing machine? A. HusqvarnaA. Husqvarna B. SingerB. Singer C. SonataC. Sonata D. BerninaD. Bernina


What do you use a “miter box” for?What do you use a “miter box” for? A. Smoothing out wallpaperA. Smoothing out wallpaper B. Jumpstarting a carB. Jumpstarting a car C. Sawing at an angleC. Sawing at an angle D. Starting a fireD. Starting a fire


Which “Boy Band” is/was Chris Kirkpatrick Which “Boy Band” is/was Chris Kirkpatrick a part of?a part of? A. Boys II MenA. Boys II Men B. N’SyncB. N’Sync C. 98 DegreesC. 98 Degrees D. Backstreet BoysD. Backstreet Boys


In boxing, a KO is the acronym for In boxing, a KO is the acronym for “Knock-Out”. What does the “T” in the “Knock-Out”. What does the “T” in the acronym TKO stand for?acronym TKO stand for? A. TechnicalA. Technical B. TimedB. Timed C. TotalC. Total D. TertiaryD. Tertiary


Lollipop, Sunny Daze and Sweetberry are Lollipop, Sunny Daze and Sweetberry are all characters in what animated TV show?all characters in what animated TV show? A. Strawberry ShortcakeA. Strawberry Shortcake B. My Little PonyB. My Little Pony C. Rainbow BriteC. Rainbow Brite D. Hello KittyD. Hello Kitty


Which of the following characters was Which of the following characters was NOT a member of COBRA in the G.I. Joe NOT a member of COBRA in the G.I. Joe cartoon?cartoon? A. CopperheadA. Copperhead B. Storm ShadowB. Storm Shadow C. DestroC. Destro D. Snake EyesD. Snake Eyes


Who wrote the book “Pride and Who wrote the book “Pride and Prejudice”?Prejudice”? A. Charlotte BronteA. Charlotte Bronte B. Lousia May AlcottB. Lousia May Alcott C. Jane AustenC. Jane Austen D. Emily DickensonD. Emily Dickenson


Who won the first Super Bowl?Who won the first Super Bowl? A. Green Bay PackersA. Green Bay Packers B. Kansas City ChiefsB. Kansas City Chiefs C. Miami DolphinsC. Miami Dolphins D. Oakland RaidersD. Oakland Raiders


If a girl says she wants a Perrier, she If a girl says she wants a Perrier, she wants:wants: A. a small Yorkshire dog.A. a small Yorkshire dog. B. a tiny white grape.B. a tiny white grape. C. a French sparkling water.C. a French sparkling water. D. an expensive Italian purse.D. an expensive Italian purse.


What is the subtitle of the movie What is the subtitle of the movie Star Wars: Episode I?Star Wars: Episode I? A. The Millennium FalconA. The Millennium Falcon B. The Phantom MenaceB. The Phantom Menace C. The Return of the JediC. The Return of the Jedi D. The Empire Strikes BackD. The Empire Strikes Back


What is a pashmina?What is a pashmina? A. A shawlA. A shawl B. A small dogB. A small dog C. A velvety shoeC. A velvety shoe D. A foreign dessertD. A foreign dessert


The following are all types of saws The following are all types of saws EXCEPT:EXCEPT: A. ClawA. Claw B. GrabB. Grab C. TenonC. Tenon D. CircularD. Circular


What female singer created a line of What female singer created a line of fashionable purses called “Lamb”?fashionable purses called “Lamb”? A. PinkA. Pink B. Jenifer LopezB. Jenifer Lopez C. Gwen StefaniC. Gwen Stefani D. Britney SpearsD. Britney Spears


A “Brogue” is a type of what?A “Brogue” is a type of what? A. ShoeA. Shoe B. GuitarB. Guitar C. HatC. Hat D. CombD. Comb


What brand uses the line “Because I’m What brand uses the line “Because I’m worth it,” in its commercials?worth it,” in its commercials? A. L’OrealA. L’Oreal B. MaybellineB. Maybelline C. Cover GirlC. Cover Girl D. RimmelD. Rimmel


What is the world’s most popular color for What is the world’s most popular color for a car?a car? A. WhiteA. White B. SilverB. Silver C. BlackC. Black D. RedD. Red


All of the following are types of skirts All of the following are types of skirts EXCEPT:EXCEPT: A. JaneyA. Janey B. A-LineB. A-Line C. PencilC. Pencil D. PleatedD. Pleated


What letter is represented by three dots in What letter is represented by three dots in Morse Code?Morse Code? A. SA. S B. OB. O C. CC. C D. HD. H


““Square,” “Roll,” “Crew,” and “Boat,” are Square,” “Roll,” “Crew,” and “Boat,” are all types of what?all types of what? A. EarringsA. Earrings B. Necklines on shirtsB. Necklines on shirts C. Shoes C. Shoes D. HaircutsD. Haircuts


In what sport does the top team win the In what sport does the top team win the Stanly Cup?Stanly Cup? A. BaseballA. Baseball B. FootballB. Football C. BowlingC. Bowling D. Ice HockeyD. Ice Hockey

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