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Article Evaluation for Gender symbol
I thought that this article was very informative but I thought that the article could have explained more about how the different gender symbols got their origin and how they connect with gender roles and the symbolism connected.

Advice for the Gender symbol article (Symbolism in Symbols)
In the article, the author does mention where the symbols originated (Mars and Venus symbols), but I think that relating the symbols to the masculine and feminine ideals society has on the symbols would also be important to the article. For example, talking more about the connection between Mars with hard, red metal like iron and Venus with the soft metal that can turn green, copper. I think that the significance between the origin of the sign and its namesake are connected through sociological ideas about what a male and a female are, tough and soft.

Symbols and Stereotypes
The binary ways of indicating gender are ♂️(male) and ♀️(female). These symbols signify the stereotypical roles of what females and males are expected to fulfill.

Male Sign (♂️)
The male sign (♂️) is linked to Mars, the Roman god of war whose Greek equivalent is Aries. The sign signifies the sword and shield that the god of war would wield. The sword and shield are artifacts that signify a mighty warrior and protector, commonly related to men. Men are depended on because of their strength and warrior skills. Men are expected to be strong, masculine, and the protector of the household.

In relation to alchemy
In its origin, the Mars symbol is an iron shield with a spear or arrow coming from it. Iron is associated with the weapons of war by the Ancient Romans. This strong metal is depicted with connection to Mars the god of war, the most masculine of the seven classical planets.

Female Sign (♀️)
The female sign (♀️) is connected to Venus the Roman goddess of love, whose Greek equivalent is Aphrodite. The female symbol depicts a hand mirror. The hand mirror depicts a tool used for view pride and looks, commonly associated with women. Women are expected to be soft and caregivers.These signs correlate with societal expectations of their assigned gender. For example, women are expected to be caring, hospitable, and should always look nice.

In relation to Alchemy
In its origin, the Venus symbol is depicted as a copper mirror with a handle. Copper is considered to be the most feminine of the other classic planets. Copper was very popular in the making for antiquity mirrors.

Gender symbols connected to Gender Roles
Traditionally. women are expected to stay in the home and make sure everything is right and beautiful. This connects back to their corresponding symbols (male, ♂️and female, ♀️). The sword and shield of the Mars symbol is a symbolic representation of the god of war's weapons for battle. They are a prominent symbol of strength and protection. Traditionally, men are expected to leave the home and provide and protect the family.The hand mirror of the Venus symbol is a symbolic representation of the goddess of love and beauty's vanity and interest in her own beauty. The mirror is a simple connection to the stereotype that women are obsessed with their looks and nothing else.