What is the traditional female gender role in the culture esquivel describes?

to be the head of the house and discipline children but to be submissive to the man
to be in charge of morality and religion, cook meals, and care for children
to control the budget, do the shopping and cleaning, and be “machismo”
to show power in subtle ways, such as giving or withholding food and clothing

Esquivel writes that traditional role of the woman was being in charge of morality and religion, cook meals, and care for children. The mans has to provide and protect. Although the man is charged with more physical and dangerous tasks, the role of the female has its importance for the care of children, for their growing and education. Each gender carries out different roles but in reality they are almost equally important.