Traditional gender roles refer to culturally defined expectations and behaviors associated with masculinity and femininity within a society. These roles often emphasize distinct gender-based responsibilities such as men being breadwinners and women being caregivers.
Related terms
Second Wave Feminism: A feminist movement during the 1960s-1980s focused on addressing issues such as reproductive rights, workplace discrimination, and challenging traditional gender norms.
Gender Binary: The classification of sex or gender into two distinct categories – male or female – excluding other identities along the spectrum.
Androgyny: A concept that challenges traditional gender roles by blending or rejecting stereotypical masculine and feminine characteristics in appearance, behavior, or identity.