Does Your Work or Role Define You?

By Mikegi

We assume many roles throughout our lives — as daughters, sons, brothers, sisters, wives, husbands, fathers, mothers, and grandparents. We also assume work roles as managers, service providers, teachers, professionals, assistants, and more. Our gender and familial roles have been largely determined by the rules and expectations of culture, religion, and the patriarchy, as well as biology. Often our interpersonal and professional…