Examples of gender norms and roles for women: housewives, mothers (stay at home moms), caretakers of children and elderly, cooks, maids, nurses (not
doctors), no career, no college education, emotional, thin and beautiful, long hair,
girly, weak, marriage, submissive, and dependent on husbands. Examples of
gender norms and roles for men: doctors, engineers, scientists, lawyers, focused
on careers, military, mechanical, strong, independent, aggressive, dominant, self-
confident, handyman, home repairs, ambitious, athletic, violent, tough, NOT
emotional, cruel, tall and muscular, clean cut hair, and logical. Writing Prompt:
Society controls or commands feminine and masculine roles and expectations.
Anyone who does not follow these gender norms or roles are looked down on or
judged. Write a one-page essay explaining how you have either been forced,
taught, or expected to follow specific gender roles or norms. Use real-life
examples. May also use examples from movies, TV shows, books, magazines, etc.