Gender roles are societal expectations about how men and women should behave, which often define their responsibilities, rights, and social status based on their gender.
Related terms
Gender Equality: Refers to equal rights, opportunities, and treatment regardless of one's gender.
Gender Norms: These are social norms that define what behavior is considered acceptable for males and females within a given culture or society.
Gender Wage Gap: The difference between earnings of men and women in paid employment.