The understanding of a “gender stereotype” Gender stereotypes are defined as “a set of characteristics and traits that are automatically and rigidly attributed to members of the categories girls and boys”. They influence our thoughts, judgments, expectations and attitudes, and are more perceptible in mixed than in non-mixed environments. More specifically, gender stereotypes refer to […]
Gender roles and masculine stereotypes in Indian child rearing norms: An evil reality
Conceptualizing gender roles in patriarchal Indian culture In Indian culture, the idea of the male dominance is an inherent societal structure. This idea is so deep rooted that no amount of awareness can be enough to diminish its effect on the Indian society. Since a very tender age the children are taught how their gender […]
