https://padlet.com/lemieef/kuyxagas3add7zme Share your takeaways. en-us 2021-11-11 07:05:52 UTC 2021-11-11 08:17:34 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/lemieef/kuyxagas3add7zme/wish/1883512016 I was able to understand the significance and implications of gender norms in our society through the context of other cultures after reading the text we discussed throughout this unit. This unit provided me with insight into the status of women and the implications of being a woman living in that society and facing discrimination and expectations from others. Although, at our core, we are all human beings with our own desires and identities, some situations make it appear as if we have no choice but to accept what is imposed on us by those around us or what is taught to us. Rather, we are trained in a specific environment that leads us to this conclusion. As a result, it is critical that we look beyond the concept of gender and instead praise one's intellect, skill, and capability regardless of gender. As our gender is not our role, nor can society dictate us otherwise. ]]> 2021-11-11 07:12:56 UTC https://padlet.com/lemieef/kuyxagas3add7zme/wish/1883512016 https://padlet.com/lemieef/kuyxagas3add7zme/wish/1883586096 Reading these 3 texts was definitely an eye-opening experience. They way these texts handled gender roles were all different. Persepolis showed the bad and the ugly of gender norms explicitly, along with the consequences one has when challenging said norms. Antigone showed gender norms as an everyday occurrence, and that standing up as a woman does not necessarily mean standing up for all women. Lastly, The Bonesetter's Daughter shows gender roles as a driving force for one's decision-making and perspective on others, society, & the world.

I tend to think of gender roles as simply a social construct which bears little significance, as I would say most of the people around me are fairly open-minded. But reading these showed how some people do hold gender roles as important, and that it is sometimes something inherit to a family or to a society.

I still do believe it is a social construct, but we still need to listen to other people from different cultures as the border between what is and isn't a gender role is fuzzy. This could show how challenging it is to speak out against gender norms all at the same time.

Regardless, we need to think beyond that one's gender, or any physical aspect of an individual, affects their capabilities & aspirations.]]> 2021-11-11 07:54:36 UTC https://padlet.com/lemieef/kuyxagas3add7zme/wish/1883586096 https://padlet.com/lemieef/kuyxagas3add7zme/wish/1883622416 Our sessions regarding gender roles in literature enlightened me about the differences and similarities of gender roles in different cultures and settings in the society. I was also able to understand why it is significant that we must shed light on these contexts evident in literary texts, and find the root cause of the issue by reading about such histories, what the people have to say about the prevalence of this issue which I believe is one of the many social constructs in the society, and teachings that we can absorb from such mistakes.

I believe that gender roles in a society is evident everywhere and inevitable. No matter where we stand: do we agree or disagree? it is expected that progress should not be rushed. This is clearly told in 3 different settings: Antigone, The Bonesetter's Daughter, and Persepolis.

Also to be realistic, the more opinions that are being shared to the world everyday and as society has progressed to being more open-minded in comparison to the past, the more we begin to accept different points whether they came from your standpoint or from the other. Moreover, I think that we should avoid invalidation regardless of the issue we speak of. While I am also probably one of the many that is patiently waiting for the time or era wherein society begins to see and accept the capabilities and worth of each gender on the same boat, I see hope that sometime in the future, society begins to disregard such social constructs present.]]> 2021-11-11 08:17:10 UTC https://padlet.com/lemieef/kuyxagas3add7zme/wish/1883622416