1. get into a prostrate position, as in submission. 2. bend one's knee or body, or lower one's head. Familiarity information: BOW DOWN used as a verb is rare.
Cultural Implications. Culture shapes the ideas of what behaviors are acceptable for men and women as well as what behaviors are appropriate between men and women. Gender identity and culture share a strong connection as they affect daily life not only in the home and family but also in the workplace and community.
Gender identity, in nearly all instances, is self-identified, as a result of a combination of inherent and extrinsic or environmental factors; gender role, on the other hand, is manifested within society by observable factors such as behavior and appearance.