4.03 Gender Stereotypes Part One:List four commonstereotypesthat you hear about men and women and explain why that stereotype is unfair or inaccurate. One male and one female example are provided. Male Gender StereotypesFemale Gender Stereotypes Example:Stereotype:Men are insensitiveWhy inaccurate or unfair:Many men aresensitive to the needs of others and work injobs like counseling and nursing wheresensitivity is essential. Example: Stereotype:Women are bad drivers Why inaccurate or unfair:When you look at driving statistics, men have a higher rate of accidents and tickets than women. 1.Stereotype:Guys can’t like pinkWhy inaccurate or unfair:Pink is a colorand many men find it appealing2.Stereotype:Girls are fragile Why inaccurate or unfair:Girls can get hurt just as much as men can. Its environment, not genetics, that determine someone’s sensitivity. 3.Stereotype:Men don’t cryWhy inaccurate or unfair:Men have realhuman emotions just like everyone else.4.Stereotype:Women are supposed to stay home and take care of kids Why inaccurate or unfair:Many women are successful in their careers.
