The lines between gender roles have never been so blurred as they are now. Traditionally-designated and stereotypical roles are no longer relevant nor are they adhered to. Women are fast conquering what were once predominantly male domains. Males, too, are assuming roles which were once looked down upon by 'macho' guys. What is the future? Friday chairs an explosive debate...
THE FRIDAY TALKABOUT: VOICES
* Anastasia Towers, a housewife who holds staunch views on women and their role in society.
* Mona Gopal, PR executive, Promoseven. She considers herself to be midway on a spectrum from modern to conservative.
* Basema Al-Hassawi, HR services manager, Eppco. Is the only unmarried participant and is firmly career driven.
* Ehab E. Shouly, regional marketing manager for BMW Group. Has 'liberal but conservative' beliefs on gender roles.
* Sandeep Basuraj, regional manager for Al Khaleej Ceramics. Thinks that he should provide the main meal for the family, and, like the caveman of old, would hate to find his wife had killed something bigger.
How do the participants classify themselves?
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