Race and Racism in Gender Roles at Work and in the Home

The basic constructions of gender and race in the society portray similarities that warrant a detailed discussion. The two constructs also aect each other leading to eects on the type of work that is either gender category. A typical approach through which race and racism aect gender is seen in the determination of the ideal man or woman in the American and other societies. For instance, whiteness receives a larger priority in shaping societal views concerning the ideal woman or man. These aspects are mainly based on whiteness as the determining factor. Women of color also experience issues of racism and sexism, which are primarily shaped by one another. Black women were forced, since slavery, to work inthe elds with men, while white women performed duties that are considered fragile.