Gender Stereotypes
In many societies, what color is often associated with baby girls?
Pink
Instead of saying "policeman," what gender-neutral term can be used to refer to this occupation?
Police officer.
What is the term for the difference in wages between men and women for the same work?
Gender pay gap.
What percentage of employed fathers actually end up taking paternity leave for longer than one month in New Zealand?
7%
What term can be used instead of "fireman" to refer to someone in this occupation regardless of gender?
Firefighter
What is the term for the practice of discriminating against women in the workplace based on their potential or assumption of future motherhood?
Maternity discrimination or pregnancy discrimination.
What is the term for the societal expectation that men should be tough, stoic, and not show vulnerability?
Toxic masculinity.
Instead of saying "mankind," what gender-inclusive term can be used to refer to all people?
Humankind or humanity.
What is the term for the expectation that women should prioritize family and domestic responsibilities over their careers?
The motherhood penalty.