Sociology

Gender roles of masculine    Gender is a concept that is very difficult to pinpoint an exact definition on, as it tends to have several different meanings and origins. Some cultures may view gender as a strict idea that one is born with and others may view it as a culturally constructed concept that varies greatly. For many gender extends beyond one either being born male or female and includes the traits of being either masculine or feminine.
    For those who believe that genders have rigid guidelines and should behave in a certain way there is not such a broad definition. There are many people who tend to believe that males should act masculine and be tough, unemotional, and sporty or active for example. Men are generally seen as the dominant sex and gender in both the workforce and at the home. Even in the Catholic faith, it is men who are only able to become the ever powerful priests. This then means that females should act feminine and be emotional, sensitive, weak, and very into their appearances. These definitions are probably more so believed by a generation of the past and those of an older age. It seems now that younger members of society and those of a newer generation are beginning to veer away from these strict ideas and allowing gender roles to take on a more free definition. It is now becoming more acceptable for males to portray some  feminine  traits, perhaps being into their appearance or to not enjoy partaking in sports. Men can also express there emotions more now than before and no longer have to be stoic and unemotional. It is also more socially acceptable for females to be  masculine , enjoying playing sports and preferring to wear jeans and t-shirt rather than a feminine dress. In particular, it is becoming more common to see women in the work force doing what was presplm.