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Gender Roles In Everybody Loves Raymond

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Jeremy,
Although I have not seen every episode of Everybody Loves Raymond, I have seen enough to understand your discussion. Furthermore, I can see the distinction between the gender roles. I completely agree with you regarding Raymond’s mother, Marie, and Raymond’s wife, Debra. Way too often, Marie criticizes Debra’s abilities. She not only complains about her cooking, but also on the way she cleans and takes care of the children. Raymond, on the other hand, reflects the stereotype of a mommy’s boy. Even title of the show demonstrates Marie’s actions to overprotect him.
Another show that reflects a distinction between gender roles is Married with Children, where the daughter plays a role of a dumb blonde and the wife is the stay-at-home mom

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