Gender traditional roles that one is expected to follow is inadequate. Gary Colombo, professor emeritus of English and ESL at Los Angeles City College, notes that, “Psychological research shows higher rates of depression among people of both sexes who adhere closely to traditional roles than among those who do not” (377). American’s mental and physical health is most likely prone to be affected because of the high social pressure for them to adhere closely to traditional roles. Body posture, speech patterns and styles of dress should not demonstrate a gender role. Guys should not have to act or behave a certain way, and work very hard to follow “rules” to maintain a manly front. They should be able to walk, talk and act however they want, and not be scared to be perceived to be “gay”. The differences and categorization of genders will recede from society and allow Americans to freely express themselves in any manner. Changing the myth will allow people to be conscious and considerate of the vast identities around them and allow social change in
Gender traditional roles that one is expected to follow is inadequate. Gary Colombo, professor emeritus of English and ESL at Los Angeles City College, notes that, “Psychological research shows higher rates of depression among people of both sexes who adhere closely to traditional roles than among those who do not” (377). American’s mental and physical health is most likely prone to be affected because of the high social pressure for them to adhere closely to traditional roles. Body posture, speech patterns and styles of dress should not demonstrate a gender role. Guys should not have to act or behave a certain way, and work very hard to follow “rules” to maintain a manly front. They should be able to walk, talk and act however they want, and not be scared to be perceived to be “gay”. The differences and categorization of genders will recede from society and allow Americans to freely express themselves in any manner. Changing the myth will allow people to be conscious and considerate of the vast identities around them and allow social change in