There are many definitions of gender in society today, and there are many reasons for these different definitions. To every person gender may have a different meaning depending on personal experiences or depending on how they choose to view it. I tend to lean towards the more typical definition of gender. I see gender as a way of categorizing people by their actions and or physical appearance. Gender is an issue brought up a lot …showed first 75 words of 1012 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1012 total…masculinity and femininity, so the definitions may differ depending on which cultures are defining it. Some cultures may see women as domineering and men as very weak and dependent. Different perceptions depend on the background and history of that culture. In the American culture women in history generally acted in a very passive manner, but now women are showing their strengths and who knows what the future holds for defining women in America. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography**