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Are Gender Stereotypes Finally Coming to an End?

Blogged by: Zaheela, Kenz, Rachel, Meg, Ayden

Many people all over the world have seen some form of gender inequality. Stereotypical gender roles have defined what a person is known and expected to do and act by the cultural norms of society. Women are recognized as the ones to stay at home to cook and clean along with taking care of the family, while the men were expected as the ones working and earning money. Due to this false expectation, women lose the opportunity to get educated and reach their full potential and men live in the pressure to support their families. The gender roles portrayed by society are continuously being changed. Also, the traditional views of gender roles have significantly been changed as time has gone by. As time has progressed it can be agreed the these stereotypes are gradually going away which means that gender equality has improved throughout the years. Although gender equality is getting better throughout the years there is no doubt that people still have a method of values of what classify something to be masculine and feminine and this often can create barriers between the two genders. Instead of living up to stereotypes people should pursue their dreams. Gender roles do define what not a human being is capable of doing. People all over the world have had instances where they have not received jobs due to their gender which is not a valid reason. We need together to end gender inequality.

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