Breaking Gender Stereotypes: Messages, Expectations & Behaviour
Explore the societal messages dictating how boys and girls should look, behave, and choose hobbies. Reflect on the film "Miss Representation" and "Tough Guise" to understand the impact of these norms. Discover the expected looks, interests, behaviours, and job preferences for boys and girls in today's society.
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GENDER BOX
Where do we get our messages about what boys and girls should look like?
What are the messages we get about how boys and girls should behave?
Miss Representation Watch the film. Think about the messages that are about how girls look or behave.
Tough Guise Watch the film. Think about the messages that are about how boys look or behave.
What do we expect boys or girls to look like?
Expected looks Long eyelashes Short skirts Make up Big muscles Long hair Short hair Pretty Suntan Pink baby clothes Blue baby clothes Slim No body hair Fashionable clothes Perfect eyebrows 6 pack Large breasts
What interests or hobbies do we expect boys or girls to have?
Expected interests Shopping Football Ballet Cars Motorbikes Babies Reading Science Cleaning the house Drinking alcohol Flowers Make up Technology Cooking Sewing Computer games
How do we expect boys or girls to behave?
Expected behaviour Tough Sweet Loving Sporty Kind Naughty Sexy Caring Weak Strong Fighter Cheeky Shy Confident In charge Obedient Brave Cries alot
What jobs do we expect men or women to choose?
Jobs Motor mechanic Chef Nurse Pilot Scientist Teacher Secretary Shop assistant Nursery nurse Housewife Doctor Air cabin assistant Cleaner Train driver Bank manager Consultant
Do all boys and girls fit in with their Stereotype ?
If someone doesnt fit the stereotype, what impact could this have?
