GENDER

I would have to agree with some of my fellow classmates that gender is the most important characteristic in one's "self". That is the first thing that anyone would notice about another person. Gender plays a large part in the certain roles we play. As a society, we are taught that men should treat women a certain way: opening doors, not letting them walk alone, not hitting them, etc. Men are taught to be the protectors and providers. Someone made a good point in stating that when a person is talking about their friend, they will say he/she. It seems like gender helps define a person. It is the most difficult characteristic to hide.