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Boys will be boys and girls will be girls. Or will they? Some people say that we are living in crazy mixed up times and the old, traditional gender roles are no longer the only model available to us.
How about you, your friends, your family. Do you see traditional gender roles? Do you believe in traditional gender roles or do you believe there is more equality in male and female gender roles nowadays? Discuss with a classmate.

What is your gender identity? Take this fun quiz and don’t take the results too seriously!

What is your gender? male female You’re at a café and I’m going to get you a drink. What are you having? a big coke a juice a sprite a Frappuccino with soy milk slightly warmed You’re going to a party. How many beauty items do you use to get ready? [soap = 1, toothpaste = 1] less than 4 4-6 7-12 more than 12 How many pairs of pink items of clothing do you use? zero 1 or 2 3-6 7 plus You are visiting a friend and you have a few things to take along (some books etc.). How do you carry them? a plastic bag a leather satchel a backpack a selection of bags Have you ever dyed your hair? Never Once or twice, but nothing drastic I've a few streaks I would love to get my hair done all different colours, well, mainly pink! | A school mate makes a derogatory comment about a member of your family. How do you react? I feel very angry. I respond with a witty remark that puts the person in their place. I shout so that everyone can hear. I burst into tears. There’s a big football match on tonight. Are you watching it? Any sport is great for me. Love it. If there’s nothing else to watch, then I will. Absolutely! I love football. No way! I hate it. I’d rather watch anything than sport on TV. Can you bake cakes? No and I don’t want to learn either. Yes, I love baking. Well, sure. You just open the packet and add water or milk. There are bakeries that sell the best cakes – why would I want to make my own? What is your attitude to gender roles in general? I like the traditional gender roles – men are men, and women are women. Does it really matter? Shake up the traditional ideas and let’s see what happens. Men and women are just the same and should always be treated the same. Don’t get me started on the gender pay gap!

Mostly a? You are a man's man. You can bring down a lion with your bare hands. You catch food to eat it, and you don’t know anything about making cakes.
Mostly b? You're a man in touch with your feminine side. You're sophisticated, charming and you don’t mind using products such as hair gel, or moisturiser. You care about what you wear and yes, you check yourself in the mirror.
Mostly c? People call you a tomboy, and if climbing a tree makes you a tomboy, then great. You’re not really into all this gender stuff. You just do your thing.
Mostly d? You are a girly girl, and you love all things about being a woman. And yes, you love pink!