Gender In Inuit Society

Gender in Inuit Society really explained the many gender roles with in the Eskimo society. We saw what the difference was between power, authority and prestige with in these natives which is not relatively different between a male and a female. Much of what we have stereotyped of the natives is that usually the men are the strong and brutal to these native women, yet that is not entirely true. These natives have a sense of sharing equality. One example was that of work. Men are occupied with hunting and gathering while women are in charge of domestic routines, yet if either one is not able to complete a task either gender is prepared to perform their work when its necessary, stating that women are equally as men. They both have specific jobs but either gender can perform each others that it doesn't really give them exact gender roles. Another example of equality is with in their social relations. Women are not force to take a husband that they do not want. Yes some of these marriages are arranged yet these females do have a choice if they do not want them as husbands and divorce can simply happen as to pack up and leave. One last example is the equality of these women in the public eye. Even though much of the leaders of the community have been men, women do have a voice. Men are supposed to speak for their families yet their wives discuss issues with their husbands openly and are able to compromise on decisions. Not only that but elderly woman do have a way into gaining that "women's vote."

In the end we might stereotype the Indian male as a corrupt, and brutal human being towards the native women yet their likelihood of roles is very similar. We are molded into thinking that the native male is the one with power and prestige because of his strong muscular looks yet its not entirely true. The social level between the female gender and the males is relatively similar and both enjoy equal status.