Question

In your own words can you please tell me why do Structural Functionalists believe that gender roles are important for individuals and for society

Answer 1

For Structural functionalists, gender roles arise from the need to establish a division of labor that helps to maintain the smooth running of the family and contribute towards the stability of society. Because of this view, women, and men are taught different approaches to life. Women are biologically determined for the role in childbirth and breastfeeding so women in virtually every culture and society around the planet have the primary responsibility for childcare. Similarly, men have traditionally had the responsibilities for hunting and waging war because of their relatively greater size and strength more suited to the roles outside the house.