Tackling Gender roles

Everything that one does in life, from the time they are an infant to their death include the effects of gender roles. From the time you are born, you are categorized based on your gender. For example even with the simplest things; boy's rooms are usually blue or an equally dark color while little girl's rooms are commonly tainted a pale or garish pink shade. It doesn't stop here, it is common for boys to play sports and for girls to be encouraged to do more "feminine" things such as dance. If a boy or girl strays too far from their designated "gender role" it is often frowned upon. There is hope in the future for a change, however. Gender roles are being challenged daily as seen in the Flocabulary video. More boys are taking on jobs such as camp councilors or baby sitters which were once considered jobs only fit for a female. In an online article that's title reads "Corps to tackle gender bias as combat jobs open to women," good information about the topic at hand is provided. It states that many more women are being freely accepted into higher positions in the Marines. In fact, they expect so many women to fall into higher ranks and positions that they had all Marines take a series of classes on how to tackle unconscious and maybe even subliminal gender biases. Yes, it is sad that a precaution like this must even be taken in a world where everyone should be seen as equal but at least, they are making an effort to challenge these "norms." At the heart of all these classes despite the centralization on Gender Neutrality, is true leadership skills. The online article does support the headline, the journalist continues on as previously stated, and tells of the Marines tackling a past of unrelenting gender roles. The article tries to remain neutral with their opinions to provide an accurate account of the actions being fabricated. Both Flocab and this article make me hopeful for the future. I personally, don't feel a need for these meticulous and discriminating Gender roles whether they are oppressing a male or female. If everyone is truly equal, we shouldn't have an imminent need for gender roles. I would encourage women to strive for whatever goals they have even if they were once seen in a "masculine" light and vice versa for males. I think both the article and the Flocab deliver the message trying to be presented well and articulately. My only question following these pieces would be how Americans and people all over will continue to tackle and end gender roles. The article could improve his article by providing a background of how the Marines acted differently towards women before. I hope people continue to tackle these gender roles. A movement is becoming more prominent and I wish it all the best. These ideas are coming up more in more in social media, on the web and in real life. These ideas are represented in things such as the music video recently made by "Benny," entitled "Little Game." And that video can be found here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WNr3x1kVVEc