Trinity University
Trinity University: Time and Social Inequality
This site talks about gender roles in today's society. Provided is a chart showing percentages of men and women to different tasks like cleaning and cooking.
Trinity University
Gender and Society
Examines how the role of women has changed in America. Also includes links to additional information.
PBS
Pbs: Frontline: Documenting a Historic Climb of Mount Everest
Classroom activities for students to understand and identify the role of women in different cultures, such as the Sherpa women in this video who make history climbing Mount Everest.
PBS
Pbs: Frontline: A Newscast on Nigerian Women
Equal rights for education, jobs and protection are not standard in all countries. Examine the roles of women in Nigeria. This activity provides resources to allow students the opportunity to identify Nigerian women in their communities...
Common Sense Media
Common Sense Media: Education: Cracking the Gender Code: Grades 6 8
Students explore "boy codes" and "girl codes," and discuss the extent to which they shape people's online identities and relationships. Requires free membership.
CommonLit
Common Lit: Themes: Men & Women: How Do We Define the Roles of Men and Women?
This is a collection of Grade-Leveled texts (3-12) to address the question, "How do we define the roles of men and women?" Select a grade level and a collection of on grade-level reading passages on the topic comes up. [Free account...
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Gender in Culture: Lesson 2
At the end of this tutorial, the learner will understand that some cross cultural conflict may arise from different cultures' assignment of gender roles and traits. It is 2 of 3 in the series titled "Gender in Culture."
PBS
Wnet: Thirteen: Slavery & Making of America: The Slave Experience: Men, Women & Gender
Learn about issues related to slave gender roles at this PBS series site that features illustrations and documents dating back to the Colonial, Antebellum, and Reconstruction periods in American history.
British Library
British Library: Discovering Literature: Gender, Sexuality, Courtship and Marriage
From courtship rituals to cross-dressing to love poetry, examine the ways in which Shakespeare and Renaissance writers explored identity, sexuality, and gender roles.
Loyola University Chicago
Loyola University: Gender Differences in Cognitive Functioning
Summarizes the results of several studies that have looked at differences in cognitive functioning between males and females.
Canada Science and Technology Museum
Canada Science and Technology Museum: Domestic Technology
Has technology helped to shape our society? This is not necessarily a connection that comes to mind when we think about inventions and scientific advances. Learn about the history of domestic technology and its effects on the evolution...
OpenStax
Open Stax: Post War Prosperity and Cold War Fears 1945 1960: The American Dream
Looks at the policies of President Dwight D. Eisenhower, both at home and abroad. Also examines changing gender roles in the 1950s, and the impact of suburbanization on America.
Common Sense Media
Common Sense Media: Education: Selling Stereotypes Grades 3 5
Students are introduced to the concept of a stereotype, and they explore the messages they receive regarding differences between boys and girls. They watch and discuss a video of a little girl questioning why companies market boys' and...
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Gender and Power (Official and Unofficial): Lesson 2
At the end of this tutorial, the learner will understand that cultures tend to ascribe power roles differently to men and women. It is 2 of 3 in the series titled "Gender and Power (Official and Unofficial)."
British Library
British Library: 19th Century Non Fiction Texts: Gender, Behaviour & Etiquette
This thematic collection will allow learners to read and understand 19th-century non-fiction texts, and support them in identifying key features for a range of genres, audiences, and purposes. Each source is accompanied by original...
National Women’s History Museum
National Women's History Museum: Breaking Through Gender Roles
Young scholars will explore the women of NASA and identify and analyze their key contributions to the field of aeronautics.
Other
Pippi Longstocking Swedish Rebel and Feminist Role Model
Article about how influential the character of Pippi Longstocking has been on the attitudes of children in Sweden and throughout the world. Astrid Lindgren's Pippi Longstocking books have been translated and printed around the world so...
Other
Austin Community College: Gender and Sexuality
This site provides notes from a college Psychology class from Austin Community College. Discusses the causes and effects of gender stereotyping and gender polarization.
Other
Theories About the Construction of Gender Identity
Outlines the basic theories of the construction of gender identity.
US National Library of Medicine
Medline Plus: Gender Dysphoria
This medical resource describes possible causes of gender identity issues, along with common experiences and problems transgender individuals may face. Also includes a discussion of potential medical interventions, including sex...
Common Sense Media
Common Sense Media: Education: The Reality of Digital Drama (6 8)
Students discuss their impressions of peer drama, both online and as depicted on reality TV. Students compare and contrast two videos - one featuring a candid discussion between middle school students about online drama and the other...
Other
Encyclopedia on Early Childhood Development: Gender: Early Socialization
This topic looks at this socialization process and the factors that influence gender development and gender socialization in children.
Digital Public Library of America
Dpla: Women in Science: Gender in Science
Collection of digital resources gathered from public libraries, archives, and museums about women in science. Learn more about the positive role of professional societies, the influence of World War II and the Cold War on recruiting...
Other
O.w.l.: Avoiding Sexist Language
Article that looks at and suggests ways to avoid sexist language in writing. The premise of the article is that language must not unnecessarily identify gender.