Changing attitudes to gender roles in the uk 0.0 / 5 ? Religious StudiesMarriage and RelationshipsGCSEEdexcel Created by: OliviaCreated on: 24-04-13 17:10 Changing female role Traditionally a woman's role was to stay at home and look after the children 1 of 17 Female World wars: women took on the jobs of men 2 of 17 Female 1918: some women allowed to vote 3 of 17 Female 1945: post war many women wanted equality and an end to sexism 4 of 17 Female Women given rights to equal pay 5 of 17 Changing male roles Traditionally a mans role was to go out to work to provide for the family 6 of 17 Men Men nowadays take a more active role in the raising of children and in the home 7 of 17 Men Men are willing to do tasks traditionally seen as 'women's work' such as cooking 8 of 17 Women can vote and become MP's Because of changes in the law 9 of 17 Women can do any job they want Because of Changes in the law; effect of wars 10 of 17 Women are better educated Because of Effective contraception; equal rights legislation 11 of 17 Men are more involved in childcare and home-life Because of changes in attitudes 12 of 17 Are they equal? Men and women have equal rights and women are achieving success In all areas 13 of 17 Are they equal? But inequalities still exist: roles such as nursing are still seen as female 14 of 17 Are they equal? Girls are achieving higher grades in examinations 15 of 17 Are they equal? Surveys that men are still earning 17% more than women for the same job 16 of 17 Why? Many blame it on women having career breakfast to have children. Some blame discrimination or prejudice 17 of 17
Comments
No comments have yet been made