Gender Stereotypes
The gender stereotypes from the 1950s dominated the show. Stereotypes of men, women, and teenagers were all featured. The opening to the show portrays each stereotype perfectly.
The mother is featured as serving her husband and children and taking care of the house as she serves them drinks. She is featured in a common outfit of a dress (see Style). The father is featured as doing lawn work and very masculine. It was typical for men to take care of the physical aspects of the house and outdoor maintenance. The son is featured as an attractive, athletic, and joyful young man along with his younger brother, who appears and innocent and joyful, as well. These were all very typical roles and stereotypes of mothers, fathers, and children. Click below to read specifically about the stereotypes of men!