[ out of howls. ] friendly reminder that the Quileute tribe was one of the only indegenous / early cultures / civilizations that did not adhere heavily to gender roles.
Men were more encouraged to become fisherman, hunters, or warriors – women more encouraged to be gatherers and tend to children; however, neither party was ever looked down upon for choosing the opposing side, or “role”. Men were considered much more “sensitive” and did things like participate in story telling, weaving, basket-making, etc. Some women of the Quileute tribe also became war heads–women. Of an Indian tribe.