There have been thousands of theories and ideas of what gender should take on which roles. Some people think that the mere idea of gender roles is something to be laughed at, or frowned upon. In reality, I believe that these ideas should not matter on who should take on what roles. Some people may be more inclined to take on a role that may seem more feminine or masculine. When people take on the roles that are generally a more feminine or masculine role, the same people who made their own choice are usually shamed in one way or another. People could make fun of a man taking on a traditionally more feminine role because ‘they aren’t a true man’. The complete opposite side of the spectrum would be people encouraging the man that they are in fact a woman put into a wrong body. Now, I am not saying that this is true for everyone in any way, shape or form. I am saying that there are many different pressures that did not exist from before, and that with all of these expectations or views we have, people could be more inclined to make these choices.
I do believe that people have a right to agency, and that we should be free to choose whatever we want to make us happy, as long as it does not hurt other people physically, or traumatize others.
I think that the cookie cutter gender roles that we have created across the globe does NOT actually fit anyone at all. These extremes of a woman being fragile, stay-at-home, making dinner, to a man being loud, controlling, and in charge are all ridiculous. Of course no one would fit into these weird, make believe, “ideals”. I am a woman. I was born that way, and whatever personality traits I have create me! Being born a girl is just another aspect of who I am, and I do not perfectly fit into these weird ideas that were stated earlier. However, because I do not fit into the marketing of what a woman “should be” does not make me any less of a woman that I am.
I also believe that both male and females have designated roles, but are not the ends-all. According to The Family, A Proclamation to the World, it states “By divine design, fathers are to preside over their families in love and righteousness and are responsible to provide the necessities of life and protection for their families. Mothers are primarily responsible for the nurture of their children.” However, it also states “In these sacred responsibilities, fathers and mothers are obligated to help one another as equal partners.” When given primarily stated roles, it does not mean the end of the conversation. It means that both men and women can take on each other's roles when needed.
Not everyone has to agree on me with what I believe, I just like to share what I believe! If you also have beliefs and would like to share, please leave a comment! We can learn from each other and learn to be respectful to everyone.
In conclusion, these designated gender roles we have come up with do not describe anyone at all! Isn’t that a bit ironic? In trying to describe everyone, we ended up describing no one at all. So, if you feel like you do not exactly fit the frame, congratulations! You think similarly to the rest of the population. All of what creates you is part of your identity, characteristics, tendencies, and even your gender. You are you, and I am me!
The youth are the future of the world. When we find value in a loving family, we can find peace in our own homes.
Until next week!
-Grace Coria
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