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Traditional gender roles [I See The Worth Of Traditional Values And Gender Roles]

I know I'm posting a lot but what does everyone think of traditional gender roles and are they still relevant to society?
DearAmbellina2113 · 41-45, F
I think they're antiquated and a made up construct.
AlwaysCurious · 26-30, M
@DearAmbellina2113 so you don't think they have any value?
DearAmbellina2113 · 41-45, F
AlwaysCurious · 26-30, M
@DearAmbellina2113 fair enough
RedwoodBarman · 31-35, M
I don't think you should be in any specific role based solely on your sex. But if you're happy in whatever role you take then it doesn't matter what others think.
SW-User
weird, i was literally just thinking about this last night. traditional gender roles are stupid. people settle for them when they work in their favor. like if a man doesn’t wanna cook or clean. or if a woman doesn’t want to work a job. i believe in equality in general. if my future husband tries some shit on me LMAOOO just know i won’t let it slide. there’s some things i believe that a man should do and some things a woman should do. but honestly, they’re not even exactly traditional.
Jill1990 · 31-35, F
Traditional gender roles fit me perfectly, but they’re certainly not for everyone. I’m a stay at home wife and I enjoy it very much
Jill1990 · 31-35, F
@AlwaysCurious Quite the opposite actually.
AlwaysCurious · 26-30, M
@Jill1990 interesting, not to say that you have to be either to have that traditional style of relationship, and I apologize if that question came of rude or condescending it wasn't meant to.
Jill1990 · 31-35, F
@AlwaysCurious No, it’s fine.
PTCdresser57 · 61-69, M
In most aspects I dont think it matters. I do all cooking...shopping...paying of Bill's and most cleaning of the house. Plus fix and build most anything and take care of the yard.
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QuixoticSoul · 41-45, M
These days, you’re mostly free to live as you want to, and what’s relevant to society isn’t especially important.
luctoretemergo · 61-69, M
I think all that went out the window (gender roles)...although in some cultures (and I won't mention them specifically for fear of reprisals) the roles are still very "defined"....almost to the point of abuse in some cases. I'm sure there's things I do that my father would have never done as I'm sure guys your age will do things that maybe I never would have done....time obviously changes and hopefully educates us to be a little more flexible....or so I'd like to think.
People assume in gay relationships one is the fem, the other masculine and that's ridiculous.
DragonFruit · 61-69, M
Traditional gender roles have their place....but they aren’t for everyone.
AnthroKenji · 36-40, M
I come from a matrilineal culture in the SouthWest of the US and it values traditional gender roles. Everything is about balance and Man and Woman. Even our blankets. I think it works by the virtue of still being around in the 21st Century. I prefer them. But of course with modification given societies tech advancements and social change.
hippyjoe1955 · 61-69, M
Only if you want a functioning society.
SW-User
@basilfawlty89 omg hey i’m back on sw. i see that you’re still speaking facts since i’ve been gone 🗣🗣
basilfawlty89 · 31-35, M
@SW-User yeah I am. Good to see you back on!
basilfawlty89 · 31-35, M
@hippyjoe1955 actually it fucking doesn't. Our "natures" are literally to fuck, forage, gather, hunt, find shelter, protect ourselves and sleep. All the rest are social constructs we developed due to material realities where it was needed. The only reason why men became the head of the household was because of private property laws. There matriarchal societies. What makes you think your paternalistic society is superior?
Cloud7593 · 46-50, F
I don't think gender roles have to be totally traditional, but I don't like how they're pushing the transgender thing as normal.
basilfawlty89 · 31-35, M
I think people should do what they want. As long as they aren't harming anyone, it's no one's business.

I see nothing wrong with stay at home dads or moms with careers. I don't believe there should be a "head of the house". Relationships are a partnership.
SW-User
No, but that doesn’t mean I’m going to give birth if that becomes possible in the future.
Ryannnnnn · 31-35, M
Between children and parents I'd say for sure.

 
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