Gender Roles: Traditional vs Progressive

Gender roles are defined by cultural, religious, and historical narratives. With the current mix of cultural backgrounds, technology, interconnected communication, and progressive movements, there are many opinions on how these roles are best suited for society. How do we include individual needs and expressions, strong family foundations, and society based contributions in defining this?
Does the patriarchal model reflect the best foundation for growth, sustainability, and inclusion?
How does/should religious perspectives play a part in current societal definitions?
What patterns can we see through a historical lens that support a traditional or progressive model?
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