1.The roles of men and women have substantially changed over the past hundred years. In today society, men are expected to be the bread winner. In other words it is their job to work hard and make money to feed and support the family. Women are supposed to have kids and nurture them, but they do have the opportunity to make a career for themselves, which became a lot easier for them as the years went on and progress has been made for their rights and less stereotypes have been made. Men are much more prejudicial towards women due to the fact that they are intimidated by them, but don't want to show it. They expect the women to always be scared and to make them food.Women are much more calm towards men because they are intimidated by men, because they don't realize that men in fact are the ones intimidated. So they are often quick to give in to the mans wants in fear of him. The difficulties of being a man in 2012 is having to live up to the expectations of being strong and fierce. Every one believes the man has to me muscular, rich, and smart so there is a out of pressure on the man. Especially it is a lot harder for gay men to come out because they are scared of how that will make them look as a man. The disadvantages of being a woman is constantly being considered weak and a minority. They also have to worry about becoming pregnant because it affects them most in the long run. Stereotypes of being a man is strong and fearless. Stereotypes of being a woman is being dependent on the man, being smart, and always being second to males.
2. One of the scenario questions that could really relate back to Yolanda was the question about taking the pill to be with your lover. Yolanda falls in love with a German man which is forbidden by her parents and culture. She was willing to "get hit in the collar bone by a wrench" to be with her true love. The pain isn't necessarily a wrench, but the disgust of her family and peers for going against their culture just t be with her love. I believe the pain is worth it in the end because true love is hard to find.
I did not realize the large expectations that are for men in 2012. Jeez Tommy, are you pressured from society to be perfect? Just Kidding. But I agree with what your saying. I think women have a lot of expectations in society in 2012. There's a lot of expectations that revolve around beauty and being perfect. Women are looked at society to be perfect. You have to be perfect at all times. The media is always portraying perfect women, which then tells society what they should look like compared to what they already do.
ReplyDeleteI agree with everything you said about men and women in today's society. Men do have it hard because if they can't provide for there family, they're considered "not a real man". I agree that men are intimidated of women and women are intimidated of men. I think Women do have it harder because they can get pregnant and the man could leave. Overall I think we have the same perspective about women and men, but which gender would you consider having it harder in today's society?
ReplyDeleteTommy, I think that what you said about the roles is party true. I think that now more household's have both men and women in the work field so men are no longer necessarily the primary providers. At the same time, this means that women who work are expecting their husbands to step up and partake in the upkeep of the household. I did agree with the expectations that a man living in 2012 has to live up to, I had a similar idea when i posted my response.
ReplyDeleteTommy, I really agree with your opinion and view point on the roles of men and women in today's society. As being a fellow 'man' I think that we both pointed out similar observations between the roles of the men and women. I really agree with what you said about men being prejudice towards women because I, as a man, do feel suppressed at times and I do not mind admitting it. I can easily see though that other men feel like they just have a natural-given authority and right to not agree with them. Overall, I really liked everything you said and this was a great way to connect with you and share some similar points and views.
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