GENDER STEREOTYPES
What is a stereotype? Try to explain what stereotypes are. If you don't know, google it or copy the definition from a dictionary. You can record your answer if you want to. What qualities do you associate with boys and girls?Write your answer. Here is a list of qualities that you can use (but you can also come up with your own ideas):CARING STRONG DETERMINED GENTLE EMOTIONAL AGGRESSIVE BRAVE WEAK NICE AMBITIOUS SMART ATHLETIC CONFIDENT SUPPORTIVE Watch this video After watching the video, think about what it means to be a boy or a girl. Think about typical behaviours that people associate with boys or girls and complete the table. Write as many as you want. Please answer these questions. RECORD YOUR ANSWERS. 1. Do gender stereotypes affect your life? How?2. What do other people expect from you just because you are a boy or a girl?3. Do you treat girls and boys differently? Explain4. Is it easier being a boy or a girl in our society? Why?5. What is the best and the worst thing about being a boy or a girl?