Private English Class with Giamo

Monday, May 25, 2020

Giamo's Thoughts: Gender Roles


What is misogyny?

Misogyny is a noun and is when someone disrespects or has hatred for women as a group. 

In the past there were many more men who were misogynistic, because  disrespecting women wasn't a problem in society. 

Today, people see misogyny as a problem, but there are many less misogynistic people than in the past. 

Why do you think some men disrespect women? 

I think some men disrespect women, because they feel superior. Some men believe that most or all men are stronger physically and mentally compared to women. 

Some men have grown up in homes where the father is the breadwinner for the family and the mother is the homemaker. So, they might believe that the traditional job of the man is more important. 


Does your country have a patriarchal society? 

Yes, the United States is a patriarchal society, because 76.3% of government officials in the capital of the U.S., Washington D.C., are men. 

However, family life in the United States is not patriarchal. 64.2% of families have both the mother and father earning money for the home. 

Are men better than women at some professions?

Yes, men are better than women at some professions. For example jobs that involve more physical labor such as construction or furniture movers tend to have male employees.

However, it's more common to see women in childcare roles or even caring for the elderly. Also in the film industry it is very common to see women working as editors.


Is it ok for men to wear pink in your country?

I believe that it is ok for men to wear pink in the United States. Most people do not care if a man is wearing a pink shirt, yellow shirt, or even a purple shirt. In general people in the United States are open-minded.

Is it common for women to participate in sporting activities in your country?

Yes! There are many amazing female athletes from the United States. One of my favorite American female athletes is Serena Williams. She is a professional tennis player who has won many championships.

My favorite female sport to watch is volleyball. I like volleyball because it is a great team sport and involves a lot of strategy. My favorite volleyball player is Tandara from Brazil.








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