Gender Stereotypes

What are gender stereotypes?

• They are natural ways of being

• They are learned preconceptions

• They are defined at birth

Which is an example of a gender stereotype?

• Everyone can wear the clothes they want

• Men like sports and gaming

• Anyone can wear makeup

How can gender stereotypes affect someone's life?

• They can prevent people from being their true selves

• They can improve confidence

• The can make life easier

Draw a gender stereotype that you have seen.

What things can either men or women do that the other cannot do and why?

Who in the household should do the laundry?

• Only the man

• Only the woman

• Anyone/both equally

• The laundry should not be done by anyone

Draw something you would like to try that you may have not done before because of gender stereotypes.

Have you ever been subjected to gender stereotypes?

• Yes, a lot of times

• Yes, a couple of times

• I don't remember

• Never

Does your gender decide if you're feminine/masculine?

• No

• Yes

In your culture are the responsibilities of a mother the same as the responsibilities of a father to their families?