Sex and the City

Gender codes within society are experiencing a shift due to the racy and realistic television series Sex and the City. No longer are women solely perceived as the caretaker or child bearer, they are escaping the stereotypes assumed by our patriarchal society. Women are ignoring prescribed roles and are sending the message that they are just as capable, successful, and independent as men. Stay-at-home moms have embraced their opportunities to become more educated over the past couple decades and have resumed careers, which has changed the dynamics of the workplace forever. Transformations of gender roles take time and effort, and are often confronted by both conflict and praise. The dynamics of this show and the diverse representation of each woman symbolize the different characteristics in all women. Solomon and Maasik point out that the show may be perceived as a "revolutionary challenge" to the gender codes in American society, but these women contradict this success by acting submissively and encompassing their lives around men (p.476). Its message both challenges and confirms many cultural assumptions about women and their behavior towards sex and independence.…