Society's Gender Roles

Definition

Society's gender roles refer to the societal expectations, norms, and behaviors associated with individuals based on their biological sex. These roles dictate how men and women should think, feel, and behave in society.

Related terms

Socialization: Socialization is the process through which individuals learn the norms, values, and behaviors of their culture or society.

Gender Identity:

Gender identity refers to an individual's personal sense of being male or female or something else entirely.

Sociocultural Perspective:

The sociocultural perspective focuses on how social and cultural factors influence human behavior and mental processes.