3. How Stanley conforms to his gender
roles
● He considers himself the
provider and the head of
the household.
● He’s dominating and
controlling.
● Expects his wife to
respect him.
4. How Stella conforms to her gender
roles
● She depends on her husband.
● She stays at home, cooks food, and takes care of
Stanley.
● Stella obeys her husband.
5. How Blanche doesn't conform to her
gender expectations
● Blanche is not
married.
● She slept with many
strangers.
● She’s independent
because she had a
job. Women weren’t
expected to work
back then.
6. Consequences of Restrictive Gender
Expectations
● If a man or woman broke his or her gender
roles, they were punished by society.
● They weren’t viewed as a respectable person.
● They would have a bad reputation in society.
7. How have gender roles changed over the
years?
● Women are more independent. They are getting
married later in life. They also make up about 50
percent of the workforce.
● Men are also staying home and taking care of their
children.
8. Sources
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