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Masculinity In Closet's Closets And Blinds

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Words that describe a feminine are dependent, emotional, passive and sensitive. Words that describe masculinity are independent, non-emotional, aggressive and tough-skinned. Claire is a hard working mother; she's the lead of Pritchett’s Closets & Blinds. Cam is a hard working father who's a coach for a high school football team. However, Cam is the assumed role of a female his a housekeeper, caretaker, and an emotional counselor for his home. Claire compares to a male stereotype, she's the breadwinner, career driven, and dominant of her home. Both characters fall under the definition of the opposite sex. They both illustrate the assumption stereotypical role of gender male and

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