How Gender Roles Affect Communication

It is widely accepted as normal if a man shows no feelings of happiness or joy in public, yet it is encouraged that women cannot look anything but happy. However, it is accepted that a woman shows no feelings of sadness in public, though it is alright if a man appears somber and serious daily.
In our culture, men and women are expected to express their feelings differently, and conceal them differently as well. While gender rules regarding communication aren't always strictly adhered to, they are quietly and unconciously accepted as a standard.
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