Jocelyn C.

Independent. It's something women love to claim they are. Women are growing in the world with higher numbers of executive and management level positions. It hasn't always been this way, and it was hardly expected to happen. Men have always been seen as the bread-winners and hard workers while women were seen as only the nurturing figure at home. Currently, many households across the United States have the higher income coming from the female in the home. As this used to be a reason for concern, it is now a badge of honor that not many women brag about.

    Because positions are endlessly attainable to women, the definition of how a woman should 'act' or 'live' has gone quite blurry and, well, astray. From models to CEO's, women are in the workforce with questionable or applause-worthy titles. Since women are able to work at their own will, roles in the home have changed.

Working is no longer exclusively for men. For women, it has become a 'second' role, depending on how you look at it. Yes, women go to work and make executive decisions, but that doesn't mean they don't still cook and clean. Matter of fact, this is still expected at home for most couples.

So have the roles really changed all that much? For women, the role has expanded. More responsibilities to take on is one way of looking at it.Taking weight off the male and sharing it with his female counterpart is another way of seeing it. Whatever way you choose to see it, a shift has taken place in gender relations, and it will probably continue to shift.