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Gender Stereotype in Society - Coggle Diagram
Gender Stereotype in Society
Definition
Gender stereotypes are a set of preconceptions regarding the role of a certain gender in society.
Impacts
School environment
Student academic performance
Academic preference
Classroom environment
General well-being.
Sexism
contributing to concerns with body image as well as poor mental health in young people
increased incidences of male suicide
Low self-esteem in girls
Education and works
Men
Handle finances, do difficult home repairs, intelligent, more rational
Doctor, pilot, engineer
Women
Not as smart as men, look after the kids, prepare food for the family, and do house chores
Nurse, teacher, secretary, housewife
Behavior/ Manner
Men
self-confident, aggressive, strong, not emotional, self Sufficiency
Women
accommodating, emotional, submissive, tender
History
19th century's Victorian era
It strongly held beliefs about the place of each gender in society.
Men were typically expected to present themselves professionally in public settings like business and politics.
Women were expected to take care of the home and private sphere while remaining at home.