Beyond Stereotypes
OVERVIEW
Kids encounter all kinds of stereotypes in the media. But are kids always aware of what they're seeing? Help your students think
critically about how gender stereotypes can affect the ways they view themselves and others.
Key Vocabulary:
avatar - an image or character that represents a person online
bias - an unfair belief about a person or group based on a stereotype
gender stereotypes - oversimplified ideas about how women and men are or should be
Kids encounter all kinds of stereotypes in the media. But are kids always aware of what they're seeing? Help your students think
critically about how gender stereotypes can affect the ways they view themselves and others.
Key Vocabulary:
avatar - an image or character that represents a person online
bias - an unfair belief about a person or group based on a stereotype
gender stereotypes - oversimplified ideas about how women and men are or should be
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Some Common Gender Stereotypes -
Girls
Girls do better in school.
Girls are quieter and more patient. Girls are better with language. All Girls like Pink Girls like to wear dresses. Girls cook, clean, and take care of the house. Girls like to play with dolls. |
Boys
Boys like video games and sports.
Boys are good at math. Boys are more interested in playing with cars and trucks and building things. Boys don’t cry. Blue is a boy's color. Boys are rough and tough. Boys are better at sports. |