Changes in the Role of Men and Women

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For centuries, the roles of men and women in any particular country remained unchanged. Modern technology, however, has spread into most societies. This has made it possible for men and women to enter into new roles. Some of these changes in roles are very beneficial. The role of women has shifted from nurturers to the outside working world. This change has widened women’s point of view. Women can now better understand men and the problems they face everyday in their jobs. Because women are more knowledgeable about the world, they are now more prepared to take on decision- making roles. Their solutions to problems may be very different from those of men. Men’s roles have changed dramatically as well. It is no longer a man’s world. Husbands find that with their wives helping to support the family, so they are helping to do many chores that were not considered manly before. However, in activities such as taking care of children, men have learnt more nurturing habits. Men also no longer view women as helpless, mindless grown children, but as adults with decision-making abilities. Such experiences have helped men acquire a different, more positive attitude toward women . All in all, these changes have been very beneficial. The two sexes are able to understand each other better and, therefore, help each other as a team. However, as with all changes, there are conflicts. Some men resent the intrusion of women into their domain, and some women resent being forced out of their homemaking roles. Yet, it is with the raising of new generations accustomed to these roles that these conflicts will eventually smooth themselves out for the benefit of
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