€¢ Analysis of Culture and Gender Roles

You already know that there are significant differences between men and women. You also no doubt realize that the roles of men and women are different in different cultures around the world. In this week, you will explore just how these differences can impact psychological adjustment, especially when individuals find themselves having to adjust to a different environment where the roles of men and women are viewed differently.

To prepare for this Discussion:

€¢ Review the information presented in your text in Chapters 12, focusing on gender roles and stereotypes as well as the differences between males and females.

€¢ Watch the short videos: What Sex is Your Brain?; Y’s Guys; Chocolate on the Brain.

€¢ Watch the animation: Gender,

€¢ Explore the Internet to find information on a specific non-Western culture and the gender roles within that culture. The World Bank Web site is a good starting place for gender issues around the world as is the United Nations Web site focused on Women’s Empowerment.

€¢ Explore the WHO Web site to see the numerous issues related to gender roles and differences across the globe. Write down as many issues as you can discover that are gender related. Think about whether or not any of these issues involve adjustment and if so, how.

€¢ Watch the public service announcements for Vietnam, Uganda, and Mexico from the World Bank’s Gender Action Plan. Notice what gender issues are implied in these countries.

€¢ Think about the following questions: What are the beliefs about gender roles in this culture? What are the major challenges to development and adjustment in this culture that are related to gender?

The Assignment: 1 page, APA style format, No Plagiarism and must be cited with references. Thank you

Write a brief description of the culture you have selected. Then analyze the role of culture in gender identity, roles, and psychological adjustment in this culture/country. Finally, briefly explain the major challenges to development and adjustment related to gender in this culture.