Throughout the last eighty years, gender roles have changed tremendously. Today, a conscience effort is made to ensure gender equality, and although inequality exists, it is not nearly as obvious as it was eighty years ago at the time of "The Michigan Yearbook of Cartoons" publication. "The Michigan Daily" contributed significantly to perpetuating the stereotyped gender roles. It had seperate sections devoted to each sex describing what activities were and were not available to them. The "Daily" also consisted of articles discussing the issue of the Union being only a place for men, except on the occasion that they brought women with them as their guests.
Additionally, "The Michigan Daily" often discussed fraternity activities including sports tournaments, perpetuating the idea of the "college man." The "Daily" also consisted of advertisements for pipes and both female and male attire, distinguishing the two genders. Though female events were discussed, more often than not, they were overshadowed by the articles and sections discussing the mens' lives.
Today, eighty years later, "The Michigan Daily" has adapted with time, and does little to focus on gender roles. As women have come to gain more freedoms and rights, they gradually are moving up beside their male counterparts. The current calender sections include activities for everyone and do not specify who or who not is not welcome. Most events are now for everyone. Similarly, no articles are focused at either sex. Although sections of the newspaper attract different people, they are no longer based on gender.