The way gender is represented in the society has come a long way. Womens roles use to be viewed as staying in the home and cooking, taking care of the children and house. While the men went out and made money for the family. Now you often times see men staying at home with the children, while the women goes to work. Even though women have gained respect in a male dominated society, they are at times still viewed as weak and incapable of measure up to male standards. I noticed that a few others have come across the same situation. I have always played soccer, ever since I was little. But when my mom was growing up she wasn't allowed to play any sports. Luckily we have made progress, because soccer has meant so much to me, I would probably go to the extreme of cutting my hair just so I could play. I would consider gender another type of racism.
In regards to what I expect to learn out of this class. It would most importantly be to become a better writer. After what you said today, I expect to learn a lot more. I have always been taught to have an open mind, and I believe this class will put that to the test. I am excited to see what this class has to offer and what I am able to take away from it.