For decades, gender has been defined as either male or female, each filling roles to match their biological makeup. In more traditional times, women were the submissive ones, meant to be quiet, good and pure. Men were the breadwinners, funding the family and making all the decisions that affect them. Throughout history, courageous men and women defied these traditional roles, which produced opinionated reactions as a result. Depending on social background, religion, and time period, gender has affected people in different ways. Today, gender has opened up to be a broader topic of discussion with roles, identities, and other influences pushing the century-long ideas around gender to evolve and change.
An interactive timeline that displays gender throughout the years.
Header: (Clipart Library. )
Timeline: (Time Graphics.)
Timeline: (Time Graphics.)