Traditional Asian American Gender Roles and Values

    The following is an outline depicting tradition Asian gender roles.  It is divided into four parts:  the traditional roles of a father/husband, a son, a mother/wife and a daughter.  More often than not, these were the values that our parents were raised with, and their parents were raised with.  These traits can also often be seen in traditional cultural images of men and women such as the samurai of Japanese culture, or Maria Clara of Philippine culture.  As a result of immigration and advancements in technology and economic practices, these traits and values are slowly changing, and those who practice them are finding themselves being torn between tradition and innovation.  This culture clash may lead to conflicts between immigrants and their children, as well as affect the psychological well being of immigrants who are trying to assimilate into a new society.