This study investigated the relationships among gender role and self-reported health functioning in a sample of community dwelling older adults. One hundred and two (55 female, 47 male) participants were recruited through seniors' associations in Windsor, Ontario. Analyses of variance were conducted separately by gender to compare the self-rated physical health functioning, wellness, and life s...

The popular Disney Princess line includes nine films (e.g., Snow White, Beauty and the Beast) and over 25,000 marketable products. Gender role depictions of the prince and princess characters were examined with a focus on their behavioral characteristics and climactic outcomes in the films. Results suggest that the prince and princess characters differ in their portrayal of traditionally mascul...

1 Carlo M. Oranges, MD Andreas Gohritz, MD Mathias Tremp, MD Dirk J. Schaefer, MD Department of Plastic, Reconstructive, Aesthetic and Hand Surgery Basel University Hospital Basel, Switzerland Sir: T pharaonic belief in androgynous nature of gods was the motivation for practicing female circumcision in ancient Egypt.1 This historical observation leads us, as plastic surgeons, to consider how mu...

A gender role, also known as a sex is social role encompassing range of behaviors and attitudes that are generally considered acceptable, appropriate, or desirable for person based on person's sex. Genders roles culturally specific, while most cultures distinguish only two (boy/man girl/woman), others recognize more. Some non-Western societies have three genders: men, women, third gender. Bugin...