The role of men and women in El Salvador still remain rather traditional. This comes from the deeply rooted roles throughout history. Machismo plays a large part when it comes to the roles of men and women in the country. Machismo is typically described as the role of masculine pride. Men are still deemed the head of the household, the bread winners, and the patriarch. In a country where traditional roles are still valued, a very small amount of women find themselves working in the world of business. As a matter of fact, most women if they work at all hold clerical positions. As throughout history, women are still expected to play the domestic roles of mother, wife, and care taker. While these traditional roles exist, there are some women in the higher classes that have began to work. The roles are beginning to see a slight change, however most women are still considered to play the traditional role of mother and wife.
It is not very surprising to acknowledge that the traditional roles of men and women are still valued in El Salvador. This is because machismo is clearly evident in the country. This is a part of the country's culture. Children grow up seeing and knowing their role in society. In a country like El Salvador, women are slowly beginning to take their place in the business world. Because of machismo, many women truly do not have a desire to play a role in agriculture or business. They follow what their mothers have done, what their grandmothers have done, and so on. They will raise their children to think the same. This is why machimso still exists. Machismo survives in many Latin American countries. El Salvador is just one of many.
Men take over the dominant roles in society. They are the political leaders, the business owners, the head of agriculture, and such. Women also work but they hold more supportive positions. A unfortunate downfall of the societal view of men and women caused by machismo is that many women find themselves to be single mothers. There is a large amount of single households in the country. While the roles remain traditional, households do not. In addition, many women are becoming more independent and more adventurous. They desire to hold higher positions; they desire more equality. While there is little evidence of women holding political and government positions, time and acceptance is making it more possible for women to do so.
Overall, the roles men and women play in society is very traditional. Men play the dominant role while women play the supportive one. As the world evolves, so does this country. Women are seeing more changes and the roles of men and women will soon be more equal than they ever have been before in this country.
El salvador gender sensitization. (1999). Retrieved from http://www.ifad.org/gender/learning/project/sensitization/1.htm
El salvador culture, language, customs and etiquette. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.kwintessential.co.uk/resources/global-etiquette/elsalvador.html
Liberation in el salvador. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://roseconover.weebly.com/gender-and-family-structures.html
It is not very surprising to acknowledge that the traditional roles of men and women are still valued in El Salvador. This is because machismo is clearly evident in the country. This is a part of the country's culture. Children grow up seeing and knowing their role in society. In a country like El Salvador, women are slowly beginning to take their place in the business world. Because of machismo, many women truly do not have a desire to play a role in agriculture or business. They follow what their mothers have done, what their grandmothers have done, and so on. They will raise their children to think the same. This is why machimso still exists. Machismo survives in many Latin American countries. El Salvador is just one of many.
Men take over the dominant roles in society. They are the political leaders, the business owners, the head of agriculture, and such. Women also work but they hold more supportive positions. A unfortunate downfall of the societal view of men and women caused by machismo is that many women find themselves to be single mothers. There is a large amount of single households in the country. While the roles remain traditional, households do not. In addition, many women are becoming more independent and more adventurous. They desire to hold higher positions; they desire more equality. While there is little evidence of women holding political and government positions, time and acceptance is making it more possible for women to do so.
Overall, the roles men and women play in society is very traditional. Men play the dominant role while women play the supportive one. As the world evolves, so does this country. Women are seeing more changes and the roles of men and women will soon be more equal than they ever have been before in this country.
El salvador gender sensitization. (1999). Retrieved from http://www.ifad.org/gender/learning/project/sensitization/1.htm
El salvador culture, language, customs and etiquette. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.kwintessential.co.uk/resources/global-etiquette/elsalvador.html
Liberation in el salvador. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://roseconover.weebly.com/gender-and-family-structures.html
