Discuss two examples of gender roles that you have seen in Barrio Boy so far, and explain how the gender roles in Mexico during this time period were similar or different from the gender roles in the United States today. Be sure to support your answers with specific examples from the novel and from your life.  Share your thoughts on gender roles and gender equality. Is it okay that people have different expectations for males and females? Why or why not? Are there still certain jobs that you expect a man or a woman to do in our society? Do you think this will ever change? Why or why not?