Assignment: Gender Stereotyping
Length: 3 to 5 pages.
Choose a gender stereotype that has mostly gone away. It may be a stereotype in any culture. (For example, the old stereotype in the U.S. that women were not mentally astute enough to vote has gone away.)
o Briefly describe the stereotype and the culture in which it existed, including country of origin.
o Explain the effects that the stereotype had on the individuals of that gender.
o Explain the effects of the stereotype on society by choosing two of these to discuss: family, education, work, health, sexual attitudes and behaviors.
o What differences has the elimination of the stereotype made on individuals of that gender and on society keeping in mind the social areas you discussed in the previous question.
o Why do you think that this stereotype has changed over time?
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
o The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
o The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
o Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.