Coming from a traditional Mexican family gender roles are given to me instinctively. For example I know what is expected from me at home, work and school. I do my part to keep my home well organize and clean as it is expected from a young lady in the family. Other than being an employee and doing really well in my studies, I understand that acting like a young lady is very important in my family traditions because depending on her actions and values a young lady is well respected in the family.
However, out side my home I get I hole new idea of gender roles. For instance I see women in magazines and billboards selling cosmetic products looking weak and fragile. Which in society it is considered beautiful, unlike men in magazines and media they look aggressive and have dominate features like strength and power. On the contrary, in my culture are viewed as dominate based on education, morals, and contribution to the well being of the family.
My identity is shaped by family values and gender roles especially women in the house hold. Also women's role in today's society. I understand that women's roles have change during the past years, due to their approach towards equality and contributions to advanced technologies.
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