1. Assignment: Gender Stereotyping
Gender stereotyping reflects the perceived psychological traits
and characteristics of males and females, and the related roles
that are thought to be appropriate for each gender in family,
work, school, and society as a whole. Gender stereotyping
impacts individuals in terms of how they view themselves and
their place in society, as well as how society views the
respective gender and the appropriate behavior and roles for
each. The implications can be far reaching.
It is evident by studying history that gender stereotypes have
changed over time. One obvious example is in the history of
women's suffrage. It was believed in the U.S. that women were
not sufficiently mentally astute to vote on the important issues
impacting society. The belief was that a woman's place was in
the home raising children and taking care of the domestic needs
of the family. With women's suffrage in the early 20th century
and the century that has followed, this stereotype has been
changed. Not only do women vote but they hold every office at
all levels including heads of state and presidencies across the
globe. The 2016 presidential election even featured the first
female nominee from a major political party.
As a foundation for the study of gender, this Application
Assignment asks you to explore gender stereotypes in some
depth, including a consideration of the numerous stereotypes for
both men and women; how stereotypes differ by culture; and
how stereotypes impact individuals of that gender, the opposite
gender, and society as a whole.
To prepare for this assignment:

2. Review Chapter 3 of the course text,
Gender: Psychological Perspectives
, focusing on the definition of gender stereotyping, the impact it
may have on society and individuals, and cultural differences
and similarities in gender stereotyping. Remember that culture
includes age, religion, sexual orientation, etc., as well as race
and ethnicity.
Review the article, "Stereotypes as Dynamic Constructs:
Women and Men of the Past, Present, and Future."
Review the article, "Bimbos and Rambos: The Cognitive Basis
of Gender Stereotypes." Focus specifically on how the media
perpetuates gender stereotyping.
Review the article, “Young and Older Adults' Gender
Stereotype in Multitasking.” Focus on how this recent research
suggests gender stereotyping is alive and well today.
Think about the following questions:
What are common stereotypes for men?
What are common stereotypes for women?
How have these stereotypes changed over time? What
stereotypes have not really changed? Be sure to take into
consideration different types of media such as film, TV, and
literature as you prepare for this assignment.
What impact do these stereotypes have on individuals of that
gender, the opposite gender, and society as a whole? Think in
terms of the life of the individuals; the families; school life and
the educational journey; work life and career options; health

3. and wellness issues; sexual attitudes and behaviors; and so
forth.
Consider whether or not any of the stereotypes have impacted
you personally and, if so, how.
What impact has the media had on perpetuating gender
stereotypes?
The assignment (3 full pages):
Choose
one
of the following options regarding gender stereotyping and
analyze as follows:
Option 1:
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.)
Briefly describe the stereotype and the culture in which it
existed, including country of origin.
Explain the effects that the stereotype had on the individuals of
that gender.
Explain the effects of the stereotype on society by choosing two
of these to discuss: family, education, work, health, sexual

4. attitudes and behaviors.
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.
Why do you think that this stereotype has changed over time?
Option 2:
Choose a gender stereotype that still exists. Again, it may be a
stereotype in any culture or specific country.
Briefly describe the stereotype and the culture in which it
existed, including country of origin.
Explain the effects that the stereotype has on the individuals of
that gender.
Explain the effects of the stereotype on society by choosing two
of these to discuss: family, education, work, health, sexual
attitudes and behaviors. Explain what difference there might be,
for individuals of that gender and for society as a whole, if the
stereotype disappeared today keeping in mind the social areas
you discussed in the previous question.
Explain what perpetuates the stereotype.
Explain whether or not this stereotype has impacted a specific
culture from the one or country in which it originated (such as,
beliefs of immigrants influencing the views of neighbors in
their new homeland).
Explain how, if at all, this stereotype has impacted you

5. personally.
For each question, be sure to use the information from your
readings and provide concrete examples.
Note:
Be sure to protect the identity of any persons you describe.
Note:
Support the responses within your Assignment with evidence
from the assigned Learning Resources, including in-text
citations. Provide a reference list for resources you used for this
Assignment.
Learning Resources
Required Readings
Brannon, L. (2017).
Gender: Psychological perspectives
(7th ed.). New York, NY: Routledge.
Preface (pp. xiv-xix)
Chapter 1, "The Study of Gender" (pp. 1–3; 15-18 only)
Chapter 2, "Researching Sex and Gender" (pp. 22-32, as needed;
pp. 32-40)

6. Chapter 3, "Gender Stereotypes: Masculinity and Femininity"
(pp. 46–68)
Chapter 16, "How Different?" (Table 16.1, p. 504; pp. 509-515
only)
Diekman, A. B., & Eagly, A. H. (2000). Stereotypes as dynamic
constructs: Women and men of the past, present, and future.
Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, 26
(10), 1171–1188. doi:10.1177/0146167200262001
Note:
You will access this article from the Walden Library databases.
Matlin, M. W. (1999). Bimbos and Rambos: The cognitive basis
of gender stereotypes.
Eye on Psi Chi, 3
(2), 13–14, 16. Retrieved from
http://www.psichi.org/?page=032EyeWin99aMatlin
Strobach, T., & Woszidlo, A. (2015). Young and older adults'
gender stereotype in multitasking.
Frontiers in Psychology, 6
,1922. doi:10.3389/fpsyg.2015.01922 Retrieved from
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4686734/