Gender Stereotypes: A Short Story

Feminist: the person who believes in the social, political, and economic equality of the sexes. Sexual stereotypes are deeply imbedded into today’s society. Ideals of the gender roles are passed down from generation to generation, creating a gap between what is socially acceptable for a woman to do and what is expected of a man. One thousand years ago humans chose dominance by physical capability, simply because it was essential for our survival, but the world has evolved. One thousand years ago physical strength was the most important part of survival for human beings. Men in general are physically stronger therefore it made sense to have a man lead. The world humans live in has evolved and is no longer run by the physically entailed, but by the most intelligent or creative(Adichie). Though this world has evolved, the gender expectations and stereotypes have stayed the same. Sexual stereotypes in America limit men and women to abide with,by the expectations of masculinity and feminism, create a sense of shame for women, and create a gap in today’s job industry.

Living in 21st century United States, being a much more liberal and inclusive environment than prior decades, gender “roles” and their normalities are being severely questioned and challenged. Americans have defined and established gender stereotypes that have become a critical part of how we look at gender roles and create biases about each gender. Stereotypes assume people who 'belong ' to a group will appear, behave, look, speak or sound like others from that group. The values, norms, practices, behaviors and traditions associated with the group are shared by all members of the group. For example, gay men are promiscuous, women are maternal and men don 't show emotions. Stereotypes are often dismissive, negative, and they are sometimes

Since the beginning of time, gender has played a big role in how one acts and how one is looked upon in society. From a young age children are taught to be either feminine or masculine. Why is it that gender plays a big role in the characteristics that one beholds? For centuries in many countries it has been installed in individual’s heads that they have to live by certain stereotypes. Women have been taught to be feeble to men and depend on them for social and economical happiness. While men have been taught to be mucho characters that have take care of their homes and be the superior individual to a woman. For the individuals who dare to be different and choose to form their own identity whether man or woman, they are out casted and

Before I lived in a Hooverville located near Washington,DC I had a nice house in the city but that all end when the bank I worked at close down leaving me with nothing.Now I live in a shanties made out of tin and cardboard. It crowded here and all around me are depressing face that mirror the same expression I do.I take any job I can like other living here ,most jobs are backbreaking and sporadic but when you're desperate you will do anything. Most here try to stay out of trouble none want what happen at another shanty with a group of veterans to happen here. Living here I have learned how to make any old junk into something that can help me.Old Newspapers that has been discarded becomes a blanket or what the others call it a Hoover Blanket, placing cardboard in your shoes when the sole wore out just so you can work some more without the total pain of tried blistered feet. If you were trying to get to town to find work most would ride in a gas less car pulled by a horse if you were lucky but of if you weren’t well you better start walking.Most times I wash my clothes near the little stream but not so much because When you only have one pair of good pants and a long shirt it hard to try and find new clothes to wear.

Many people made stereotypes and assumptions about people of color and gender. In the article, it mentions a women that is Muslim in Islam who is treated with hatred, dislike, and mistrust just because she is a women. Intersectionality is refinement and repression of numerous assumptions of a person’s traits, such as gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, and economy class. A lot of people in today’s society, think that all black men are always the individuals getting chased and executed by cops due to their race and color.

There has not been a significant amount of studies done on the different sexes seeking help, nonetheless it is evidenced that women are most likely to seek and ask for help than men. The studies that have been conducted such as, cross-cultural studies, (Cohen, Guttmann, & Lazar, 1998; Moeller-Leimkuehler, 2002; Boldero & Fallon, 1995; Schonert-Reichl & Muller, 1996; Seiffge-Krenke & Shulman, 1990), empirical, observational studies, anthropological and ultimately research with adolescents have presented the same outcome of women asking for help sooner than men. Several different avenues of an individual’s life were used in the studies that were conducted such as one’s personal, medical and professional issues (Benesen & Koulnazarian, 2008).

Performing as a male does hinder me, but also helps me in many ways. As a male I feel like I have a duty to always be a gentleman to girls. It is not necessarily a bad attribute, but many sacrifices need to be made. I am always the one driving my friend – a girl - to places around the island and even paying for our meals. The male usually spends more money on the female. Also, since my mom is weaker than me, I would always go out with her and help her with groceries. It makes me use time that I could have used for some other activity. However, I am naturally stronger than girls, which is a blessing as it helps me in many areas of my life but also can have its own disadvantages. Since my forte is not talking with people, I am happy to be a busboy

My full name is Mariah Reistelle Wilkinson, and I grew up in Northeastern Nevada. From age 7 to 18, I raised every orphaned critter from newborn goats to cockatiels. In all my experiences, I have found that even non-human creatures are beautiful and intelligent things, with amazing capacities to love. For these reasons, it should not be surprising that I am vegan.

The assumption that “girls wear pink and boys wear blue” has been constructed over many centuries, from the pink and blue design scheme of children’s nursery’s, to the on-going recognition as feminie and masculine markers, to the current universal use of pink as a sign of a female and blue a sign of male (Paoletti, 2012). In todays society pink and blue are used to categorise an individuals gender and as a sign of recognition as masculine and feminine. The prevalence of the assumption that “girls wear pink and boys wear blue” was not until the mid 20th Century in the Western world.

At a young age, we are taught to adhere to norms and are restricted to conform to society’s given rules. We are taught that straying away from stereotypes is anything but good and encouraged to build our lives upon only these social rules. Recently, stereotypes based on genders have been put into the limelight and have become of high interest to a generation that is infamously known for deviating from the established way of life. Millennials have put gender roles under fire, deeming it a form of segregation and discrimination by gender. Researchers have followed suit. Mimicking millennial interests, numerous studies have been published that detail the relationship between gender, stereotypes, and the effects of the relationship between the two. Furthermore, gender roles have been used as a lens to study socialization; tremendous amounts of interest have prompted studies on the inheritance and dissemination of norms, culture, and ideologies based on the stereotypes that cloud gender. For sociologists, determining the extent of the impact of gender stereotypes on socializing our population has become a paramount discussion. Amidst many articles, the work of Karniol, Freeman, and Adler & Kless were standouts and between the three pieces, childhood served as a common thread; more specifically, these researchers studied how gender roles impact socialization from such a young age.

After making her way home from the shopping mall, she noticed a homeless man sitting on the corner of the street. She looked at him with disdain because of how dirty he was. She considered herself a much better person than he, having been Ivy-League educated and possessing a plethora of money, tantamount to her parents. They were diverging as she walked along the parameters of the car to get to the driver’s seat and left the man sitting on the ground. Once she made her way inside, she began to ponder what she had just seen. Having just moved into the big city that is New York, she wasn’t used to the anomaly that was homeless people. After she gave it some thought, she exited the vehicle and went and sat by the man. They began talking, making

Depending on my day, I make various trips around town such as going to work, going to the gym, running errands, and/or going out with my friends. I notice that by other people, I am treated differently than men. At work, considering my receptionist position, I do not have authority over anyone. Therefore, I am treated with less respect, especially by family members and/or visitors of the residents. It seems that the men are more nice and flirtatious and the women have more of an attitude.

Professional theater critic and author, John Lahr, once stated that, “Society drives people crazy with lust and calls it advertising”. In advertising, a company’s goal is to persuade various demographics to buy their products. These demographics can vary depending on age, race, ethnicity, income, and most importantly gender. Typically, an advertisement is specifically aimed toward a male or female audience. Which may lead one to wonder how a commercial created for a man can differ from one aimed toward a woman. In most cases, what sets the two apart is not clearly stated, but implied. The basis of many advertisements relies on either feminine or masculine stereotypes. A popular opinion is that a man cannot be negatively

Each day, he found himself on the decrepit steps of an apartment building, placed between 6th and 7th Avenue. He was well assure that it was a busy street, for it flowed with numerous tourists, and businessmen on their way to work. This is exactly why he chose to sit in that particular spot each day. His situation was often uncomfortable, and he was unfortunately one of the few that found himself in it. Frequently, bystanders would stare at him as they passed, possibly asking themselves how he ended up his situation and probably judging whether he was an alcoholic, druggie, or merely lazy. Unfortunately, he was extremely poor, and found himself forced to join the many others in New York City that relied on the kindness of others. Moreover, the vastness of the city often caused his presence to be faded into the background of the flowing traffic, and the only attention drawn was usually filled with deep stares of disgust. I also joined those who also crossed paths with him, and sadly, I found myself judging him based on his situation. I wondered multiple questions while walking past him, asking myself why he have a job? Or how is he using his money? Unfortunately, I judged him before knowing how exactly he ended up in his situation. And knowing this, it greatly bothered me to the point that I decided to approach him with the questions I had. Fortunately, he was very welcoming upon my approach and gladly went on to explain his story.

When growing up, boys and girls had a set of expectations that were required to be considered feminine or masculine. Boys are told to bottle up their emotions and girls are told to stay home and learn how to clean and cook for their future significant other. Unfortunately, parents do not know that gender stereotypes can hurt their child emotionally. In the novels, The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie and The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros, both show many examples of how gender stereotypes affect men’s and women’s emotional health. In the first book, Junior tells Rowdy about him moving from Wellpinit to Reardan, however Rowdy couldn’t accommodate this sudden news well and responded the only way he knew how: violence. In the second mentioned novel, Rafaela and Sally end up being cooped inside their houses due to their husbands. From these two novels, there are many examples of how mental health is being affected by gender stereotypes of both genders.