There Is A First Time For Everything

Right from the beginning I was excited for this class, I had yet to take a gender class; and I am quickly approaching my last few semesters of college. Being that I recently declared my major for Public Relations, I knew this class would be the right choice. Public Relations deals with a variety of different people from all over; with different beliefs and values. Entering this class, I thought I had a good idea of what 'Gender and Communication' would be about. But within reading the first few pages, some of my ideas were confirmed about the gender roles and what society expects from each, and what is the 'norm.' I have to say, my parents sometimes fall into what is to be expected from a male and a female in a household, but my mom will be the first to recognize it, and turn the tables on my step-father. It did not cross my mind that so many people were interested in the subject of gender, and how people are finally begining to realize that there is more than one gender, and because one is female or a male, they have to act accordingly. People may be beginning to realize this, but that does not mean they accept it. Well, some people. The only way for some people to accept other genders and behaviors that break away from the norm, is for society to accept it. Society sets the standards for beliefs, and people are influenced by that. I would have to say, probably from how was I raised and where I live, all different types of people are accepted. If a female displays masculine behaviors it is not seen as out of the ordinary, and vice versa. I could only hope that the rest of 'society' is quick to accept that not everyone is the same, and that difference makes the world a little less boring.