Based on these traditional concepts and ideas, being female means being the weak minded, overemotional, cooking and cleaning being that holds a …show more content…
From the traditional functionalist theory, women have been defined as overemotional and illogical creatures. However, men have been perceived to be superior to their counterparts with logical and dominant roles. For example, in “Even an Android can Cry”, the Vision is shown as a character that embodies the male stereotype in culture. The constant tug and perception of men as the heroes and women being the damsels in distress is emphasized in that work and culture. These forms of media have contributed to the male and female gender stereotypes and continuously add to the traditional functionalist theory that has been