GENDER STEREOTYPES

WHAT IS IT?

• Over-generalizations about the characteristics of an entire group...
• ...based on gender.
• While gender stereotypes have been popularly perceived as...
• ...having negative connotations, they can also have positive ones as well.

COMMON WOMEN STEREOTYPES

• Women are not as strong as men
• Women should not be politicians
• Women are quieter than men and not meant to speak out
• Women do not understand football
• What are some stereotypes of women you have observed?

MORE ABOUT WOMEN

• Women refrain from speaking their minds...
• ...and establishing themselves in the workforce because of...
• ...the social pressures of becoming a mother. Those...
• ...who do not follow these gender roles are often considered...
• ...harsh, controlling, or manly.

COMMON MEN STEREOTYPES

• Men play sports
• Men do not do housework
• Men do not cook, sew, or do crafts
• Men do the "dirty jobs"
• What are some more stereotypes of men?

MORE ABOUT MEN

• It is generally considered unacceptable for men to display...
• ...qualities of neatness, being emotional, weakness, or nurturing.
• This can negatively affect men's mental and emotional growth.
• Some men are forced to partake in activities that they may not...
• ...be interested in out of fear of being ridiculed.