In an initial post of at least 250-300 words, explain why or how ideals and expectations about roles of family members and their relationships in this unit shaped and were shaped by gender differences. Using Chapter 2 as your launch point for general concepts, use your chosen reading to illustrate one of the following points with reference to a specific historical context.

In an initial post of at least 250-300 words, explain why or how ideals and expectations about roles of family members and their relationships in this unit shaped and were shaped by gender differences. Using Chapter 2 as your launch point for general concepts, use your chosen reading to illustrate one of the following points with reference to a specific historical context. Remember to cite specific examples from the required reading and your chosen scholarly source in your response to one of the following points: How did marital status affect identity? Consider the relationship between marital status and legal standing, social standing, economic position, or political participation. Consider the impact of race. Consider the impact of class. Did marital status affect men and women in different ways? Why? With what larger significance? How did religious ideas influence definitions of family and expectations for different members of family units? What other social definitions intersected with these religious ideologies (e.g., class, race, age)? What was the significance for men? What was the significance for women? What was the significance for children? What were the consequences of going against ideals concerning family roles and relationships within family groups? Did consequences differ according to race, class, or age? Did consequences differ for men and for women? Why? With what larger significance? How were roles and relationships within families affected by broader economic patterns or changes within a given society? Did effects differ according to race, class, or age? Were women and men affected in different ways? Why? With what larger significance? How were roles and relationships within families affected by broader political patterns or changes within a given society? Did effects differ according to race, class, or age? Were women and men affected in different ways? Why? With what larger significance?