Further Discussion

One concept in which I feel can use further discussion is gender roles as a performance in society. I know the book covers it, but felt as if we could have discussed it more in the blog postings. Gendered roles in societies, not just our own but all around the world, fulfil certain roles and acts in communication. I feel as if people get treated differently, worse or better, because of their gender, and in certain societies, if they are themselves, then their lives would be much different than if they were in the United States.

I think the book, as well as a couple more postings, should have asked questions like "how would being a homosexual affect your 'role' in society? i.e. would you have to hide who you truly are to land a dream job, or can you allowed to be yourself without any consequences? What about if you lived in another country? Compare and contrast homosexuality within two distinct culture." Especially now, in an age where people are allowed to be themselves, but still have to watch who they around certain people. It's a minority group, and one I feel should receive more attention to break down the stereotypes and tensions with the rest of the world.