gender differences

As stated on my last post, gender is and always has existed.  Men are men and women are women.  There are particular characteristic differences.  There are different roles we play in this life.  It is my belief that Heavenly Father has particular roles for us to play during this earthly life, and after in the eternities, based on gender.  We are both equal in His sight, but have differences which must be honored, appreciated, and therefore acknowledged and respected.  Trying to change these differences would be trying to change the ways of forever; the ways of God.
We were assigned, as a class, to watch a video clip today on gender differences.  It included numerous sides and positions taken on this topic.  Many were adamant about their stance.  One woman talked about how we need to raise our boys like we raise our girls.  Our teacher brought this statement up in class and it started a good discussion.  What are your thoughts on this?
Oh anyway...I believe what I believe.  We each have our own gifts and talents and they are not limited, but we do have certain, specific tasks, roles and characteristics firmly planted and rooted in our very beings, in our very spirits.  This cannot be changed and never will be.

sidenote: it's strange to start thinking about the 'why' behind all of this.  Why do some people who feel they have the tenancies to be attracted to the same sex, or that they should have exact equal rights as another...why do they want to change things that have been so fundamentally distilled for such a long time?  Is it pride?  Is it that they aren't accepted?  Is it because they aren't pleased with themselves for whatever reason or another?  Why do people feel such an urge and desire to push so strongly against something that, until the last few years (give or take 10 or 20) has not been argued about so much?  Sometimes...this makes my mind start to...bOgGlE.