Girls Gone Wise 9: Who Wears the Pants?

Who wears the pants? And does it even matter? Because anything guys can do, girls can do better. Right? Well maybe-maybe not. But according to the Bible, roles aren’t based on who’s more capable or competent, or whose turn it is, or who wants to have a go at it. In this Girls Gone Wise Video book blog, you’ll find out that there’s a really important reason why roles matter, and why it should be the guy pursuing the girl… and not the other way around.Read the ninth point of contrast between a Wild and a Wise Thing (Pages 119-134)

1. Download and complete the Chapter Questions for Personal Reflection
2. Post your comments on the Blog

• How common is the Girls-Gone-Wild pattern of the girl “seizing” and the guy “following”?
• Why do you think our culture reacts negatively to the idea of differing roles and responsibilities for male and female?
• Why does it matter who “wears the pants?”
• Has your thinking on male/female roles changed over the years? In what way?
• How does sin make it difficult to delight in our created design?
• Which of the 12 gender markers do you struggle with the most?

© Mary A. Kassian