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gender role
(redirected from Gender stereotype)

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Noun1.gender role - the overt expression of attitudes that indicate to others the degree of your maleness or femaleness; "your gender role is the public expression of your gender identity"
role - normal or customary activity of a person in a particular social setting; "what is your role on the team?"


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They reinforce gender stereotypes, like the idea that boys are assertive and outspoken, white girls are timid and quiet.
She continued: "In an era when competitiveness is absolutely crucial, it is unforgivable not to make the most of the talent readily available to us and to achieve this we need to combat gender stereotypes and strive for equality at all levels.
Gender stereotypes are nefarious, however, because they impact a wide range of contexts, including children's evaluative judgments of other people, their choice of playmates, and even the content of their writing.
 
 
 
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