Gender roles from "summary" of Wild Swans by Jung Chang
In our society, there are certain expectations and norms placed on individuals based on their gender. These expectations, known as gender roles, dictate how men and women should behave, think, and interact with others. In "Wild Swans," these gender roles are deeply ingrained in Chinese culture and have a significant impact on the lives of the characters. From a young age, women are taught to be obedient, submissive, and nurturing, while men are expected to be strong, authoritative, and dominant. These roles are reinforced through socialization, education, and cultural practices. Women are often confined to the domestic sphere, expected to take care of the household and children, while men are encouraged to pursue careers and assert their power in the public sphere. For women like the author's grandmother, who grew up in a traditional Chinese household, these gender roles were particularly restrictive. She was married off at a young age and had little say in her own lif...
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