Sex roles Sex roles are what only a female or male is capable of doing based on their biological make up. In the example above, only a female can become pregnant. That means it is a sex role. There is no sex role assigned just to men. It is unusual for a female to produce sperm; however, it is not impossible. | Gender Roles Gender roles are bit more complicated. This is how a person views themselves as a male or female. A typical gender role for a woman is taking care of the children, cooking, and cleaning. The gender role for a man is being the provider, having a fit body, and a protector. |