Cultural confusions have arrived from the from the passed down tradition of dressing, in that a man can mistake dressing certain ways as a come-on. When viewed in the context of globalization as Leslie Salzinger suggests they can be viewed as schemes of raising productivity. Yet there are problems that this creates like perpetuating stereotypes that globalization does not seem to address. The shifting idea of gender created in the workforce has highlighted how the pursuit of a relationship can be impacted.
Misconceptions have formed due to the complexity of dressing in Latin America as Judith Cofer writes from her experience as a Latina “In their special vocabulary, advertisers have designated “sizzling” and “smoldering” as the adjectives of choice for describing not only the foods but also the woman of Latin America.” (Cofer 205). When viewed in the lens of globalization, these labels can be viewed as the world not complex enough handle such a change in gender. Judith describes a corny experience: “With both hands over his heart he broke into an Irish tenor’s rendition of “Maria” from West Side Story.” (Cofer 203). Though a more abstract example, it is a good example of one’s expectations can be simple as a result of stereotypes.
Shifting ideas on gender can make it more difficult to approach dating. If one gender is affected the other is as well. Gender by globalization makes notions on gender complicated.

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