Gender Roles And Expectations

noun the combination of qualities expected of an ideal knight, especially courage, honor, courtesy, justice, and a readiness to help the weak

• Chivalry is often associated with the medieval code of conduct for knights.
• Some people still believe in chivalry and hold doors open for others.
• I heard he's a real chivalrous guy, always helping out his friends.
• In modern times, chivalry can be seen as simply treating others with respect and kindness.

noun a married man considered in relation to his spouse

• The husband of the queen is often referred to as the king consort.
• My husband and I are planning a weekend getaway.
• My hubby is always there to support me no matter what.
• The husband of success is hard work and determination.

adjective relating to or characteristic of a husband; showing qualities considered typical of a good husband

• He performed his husbandly duties with great care and responsibility.
• She appreciated her husbandly gestures of making her breakfast every morning.
• He's always been a good husbandly type, taking care of his family without complaint.
• The company relied on his husbandly leadership to guide them through tough times.

noun the state or experience of being a mother; the qualities or characteristics associated with being a mother

• Motherhood is often considered a full-time job that requires dedication and sacrifice.
• My friend is adjusting to the challenges of motherhood with grace and humor.
• She's totally rocking the whole motherhood thing, even with her crazy schedule.
• The company's commitment to sustainability is like the motherhood of environmental responsibility.

noun The act or practice of a Hindu widow voluntarily being cremated on the funeral pyre of her husband.

• Suttee was a historical Hindu funeral practice where a widow immolated herself on her husband's funeral pyre.
• Suttee was a traditional practice in some Hindu communities where a widow would join her husband in death by self-immolation.
• Back in the day, some cultures practiced suttee, where a widow would burn herself alive after her husband's death.
• The old tradition of suttee symbolized the ultimate sacrifice of love and devotion in Hindu culture.

noun a particular role or position in a play or performance

• The tailor discussed the perfect fit for the trouser role in the upcoming play.
• I need to find a new pair of pants for the trouser role in the school play.
• I rocked those trousers for my role in the play, didn't I?
• In the corporate world, he played the trouser role by taking charge of the project.