Men Are Evolving

Article 4

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“They’re designed as gender police, pushing women to stay home and pushing men to stay at work”	Women are seen as mothers, and men are the workers.	Nowadays, men are not afraid to take on the role commonly linked to the woman.	The reality is that women have always been seen as the caretaker, and the men as the money maker. But now, the roles are a lot less black and white. Some men stay home with the kids, and some women have steady jobs which keeps them away more often. The author is highlighting the new reality of this stereotype.	Masculinity, well the security in it, is what makes a man do things for his family. Some men are so insecure in their masculinity that they refrain from doing “feminine” jobs, like raising children and doing housework.
“The overwhelming majority of dads value family way over money.”	Men put their family first.	The stereotype that men care more about work than their family is long gone; men are now more present in the lives of their family.	The author is emphasizing how gender roles don’t just effect women. Men are ridiculed when they value family over money, because that is not the social norm.	Misconception is one of the main truths of gender roles. Stereotypes and stigmas poison the mind of society. People believe wholeheartedly that women have to be “feminine” and men have to be “masculine”, and if the two ever intertwine then something is wrong. However, the roles of men and women are more similar than different, and they are interchangeable.

Gender Roles and Stereotypes in the Army

Article 3

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“[women] work twice as hard to get half as far.” -Marilyn Woodman, soldier	Men have it easier than women.	Women in today’s society have to prove they’re on the same physical level as men, and even doing so, they still get less credit and recognition.	The author uses this woman’s quote to showcase the gender roles prevalent in the army. When most think about soldiers, they don’t see a woman. Because of this, women have to work harder to be seen as equivalent to their male counterparts.	Unfairness is prominent in the army for women, but not enough to be recognized by officials. The thoughts and stereotypes cloud the minds of their coworkers. Women hide themselves and try to be “more like men” to feel equal.
“As a female in a war, it’s you against the world.” -Jeanette Martinez, soldier	Women have to live up to many more standards than men.	The stereotypes and expectations placed upon women can define them in their jobs, to a point where they’re constantly just trying to prove others wrong.	The author uses quotes from actual women in the army to truly have a reliable source and evidence that gender roles affect women in more ways than most would expect.	The lack Indifference divides men and women in the army. The women have to work harder to keep up the image that men have without even trying. Women are ridiculed more harshly when they make a mistake as a soldier than men.

Toys Have NO Gender

Article 2

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“letting go of gendered toys encourages adults to nurture a child’s individuality rather than channeling his or her play along a preordained path.”	Toys influence kids’ interests.	Having a neutral opinion towards toys and not labeling them with a gender creates a more diverse environment for a child to discover themselves in.	The author is trying to persuade the reader that giving toys a gender is only going to prohibit their child. A child should be able to make their own decisions about what toy they want to play with.	The author is shedding light on the lack of open-mindedness amongst parents in today’s generation. Parents these days don’t realize the lasting impacts that forcing gender stereotypes and gender roles can have on a child. It can alter their self worth, sense of self, interests, and role in life.
“We should stop gender-targeted toys because the more we typecast our children’s activities, the more we reinforce traditional gender roles, possibly inadvertently constraining their future choice of activities.”	Labeling boy and girl toys can sway the likes and dislikes of children.	Selecting the toys our child plays with, even unintentionally, shapes their personality and interests, and restricts them from pursuing something they might otherwise love.	The author is emphasizing that a child, without even knowing, is being influenced by their toys. What they play with when they are young can aid in determining what they will like when they are older.	Constriction divides the roles of each gender in more ways than one. Men get paid more than women, men are more eligible for better jobs. Toys constrain children into the division of their gender, and playing with “toys of the other gender” can make a boy look less masculine  and a girl look less feminine, or so people think.