Social role theory?

Question

can smeone help. an experiment was conducted about helping behaviours. it was to see of men or women would be more likely to help. the results showed no significant differences. is this in line with social role theory about women?

i am confused (it has been a very long few days)

i am not sure how to fit this into an argument concerning social role theory!!

thanks

Answer 1

gender roles in certain situations r the same.  eg in katrina - both men and women went to help without hesitation. in fact in social theory, women would help as they have motherly instincts.

but its hard to say.  in NY, if someone falls, chances r a minortity or non-white women wld come forward to help. the white male will move along.

therefore both genders hv the same EQ when it comes to help others in times of difficulties.  we mustnt hv preconceived notions that only one gender wld help.