Sex Role Steryotypes

Question 1

What are sex role stereotypes?

Answer 1

Expected and proper qualities to be exhibited by members of each sex

They teach masculine and feminine qualities and norms.

Question 2

How are sex role stereotypes learned?

Answer 2

Through socialization

Examples include gender-appropriate toys and careers.

Question 3

Give examples of gender-appropriate careers according to sex role stereotypes.

Answer 3

• Boys: engineering, strong roles
• Girls: nursing, emotional roles

Question 4

What impact do sex role stereotypes have on future job opportunities?

Answer 4

They influence perceptions and expectations regarding suitable jobs for each gender.

Question 5

What are shared expectations within a society or culture about the characteristics of members of each sex?

Answer 5

Sex role stereotypes

Question 6

How are sex role stereotypes communicated and reinforced?

Answer 6

Throughout society and reinforced by parents, peers, media, etc.

Question 7

What biological factors are associated with sex?

Answer 7

Chromosomes and biological differences between males and females.

Question 8

What is the relationship between biological sex and gender?

Answer 8

Biological sex may not match gender identity, which is more fluid and shaped by social and psychological factors.

Question 9

What is the nature versus nurture debate in the context of sex role stereotypes?

Answer 9

Nature refers to biological factors, while nurture refers to environmental influences.

Question 10

How do parents influence gender roles in children?

Answer 10

By encouraging gender-appropriate toys and treating boys and girls differently.

Question 11

Fill in the blank: Gender refers to the _______ differences between males and females.

Answer 11

[social, psychological, and cultural]