Question

What do you understand by "gender stereotype" in about 100 words.

Answer 1

A man might say women aren't meant for combat, while a woman might say men do nothing but watch sports. Such expressions represent gender stereotypes, which are over-generalizations about the characteristics of an entire group based on gender. While women were barred from serving in military combat in Western nations until the latter half of the 20th century, in recent times they have served in combat roles as capably as men. And while many men may watch sports, not all men would necessarily do so.

Answer 2

A stereotype is a broad, and often untrue, belief about a particular group of people. It assumes that all people of a particular group fit into one category.

Gender stereotypes impact the lives of both men and women. They set unreasonable expectations on boys and girls, and men and women.