a. What contemporary beliefs, attitudes, or culturalexpectations shape current views about men's and women's roles?What present-day organizations, cultural norms, traditions, andinstitutions play some role in defining gender roles? Do you thinkthe media (e.g., television advertising, magazine articles)exercises a lot of influence on contemporary society?
b. Social perspectives on gender have changed over time.What might be the next big shift in societal views of men, women,and gender? Can you imagine a time when gender will not play aslarge a role in our perceptions and expectations of men and womenas it does today? What would such a society look like?
