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Gender Stereotypes

basically a view where certain roles are expected on girls and boys. for example, young girls are expected to like barbies and ponies, while young boys are expected to like cars and dinosaurs. for clothing, women and girls are expected to wear skirts and dresses, while boys and men are expected to wear pants and trousers. gender stereotypes may affect a childs views.
gender stereotypes look like this:

"lana: broooo I GOT MY ASS WHOPPED BY MY AUNT JUST FOR WEARING PANTS???"

mike: "my friends all called me gay just because i liked barbies and wanted to be in ballet???"

james: "i was slapped by my dad for just wearing a dress!"

isabella: "some girls asked me why do i have a spiderman backpack at school today....."
by randomlightskinnedblackkid March 11, 2024
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How do stereotypes limit people?

People who are set to standards set by society, they feel obliged to meet the required / preferred standard
All Asians are smart is a bad example of a stereotype, (How do stereotypes limit people?)
by anon23213213 December 6, 2020
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