Cultural Constructs of Gender in Folklore
Words: 2536 Pages: 8 4492Cultural Constructs of gendered behavioral ideals are prevalent in nearly every society. Many of these ideals can be traced back to the folkloric traditions of communities, in which both women and men’s defined behavioral standards are reflected in stories and myths. Men are commonly the executive authority in their communities and at home, which is reflected in both the machismo folklore of the Mexican culture and the tales of the Akan. These same relationships between men and women portrayed in […]
