Gender Roles

I think that gender roles have a huge role in our society.  They set expectations for people to try to live up to, and stereotypes for them to try to fulfill.  It is impossible to escape these stereotypes, and they are present in almost everything.  Even bringing children to mcdonalds to get happy meal.  They always ask if you want a girls toy or a boys toy.  Even though this is just one small thing, it contributes to the stereotype that men should be "tough" and women are stereotypically "weak."